Finance Ministry
The Dimona mayor’s ultimatum to the Ministry of Finance
Benny Biton, Mayor of Dimona and Deputy Chairman of the Federation of Local Authorities: "Every apartment built today represents a loss of NIS 5,000 for the local authority."
End of tax exemption: Tax Authority move will cost property owners dearly in Israel
New Gaza border region teachers, psychologists offered NIS 72,000 grant by Israeli government
Israel must overhaul trauma care for 50,000 former IDF soldiers, defense committee urges
Gov’t approves Smotrich ally Israel Malachi as Finance Ministry director-general
He is a close associate of Smotrich, which led to criticism over the appointment. Malachi also had previously served as the treasurer of a council governing over 40 West Bank settlements.
Finance Ministry data gaps blocked High Court update on haredi funding, Education Ministry says
According to the filing, the Education Ministry had contacted the Finance Ministry for the relevant material, but had not received all of the necessary data.
High Court orders state to explain failure to establish civil cemetery for Jerusalem residents
The state was ordered to respond to the court's question as to why it has not acted to establish a civil cemetery for Jerusalem and its surrounding area by July 1.
Smotrich appoints Israel Malachi as new Director General of Finance Ministry
Israel Malachi, who served as the ministry’s Deputy Director General for the past three and a half years, will take over from outgoing Director General Ilan Rom.
Finance Ministry’s relief loan to Israel’s small, medium businesses: How does it work? - explainer
The ministry announced a relief fund for small businesses with up to NIS 25 million in annual turnover, and additional help to medium businesses.
Iran war has cost Israel $11.5 billion in budgetary expenses, Finance Ministry says
The costs largely match US estimates of its own expenditures during the war, while Iran has estimated its war losses at $145 billion.
Knesset approves 2026 state budget in final votes, avoids early elections
The Knesset has approved the 2026 state budget, avoiding elections, as coalition partners back the plan despite earlier threats and criticism over spending priorities.
High Court orders new vote on NIS 98m haredi school funding transfer
The High Court ordered a new Knesset vote on the remaining NIS 98m in haredi school funding, as petitioners demand full data before approval.
Knesset advances compensation for businesses impacted by war, benefits for reservists
The compensation framework for businesses is among a series of broad measures advanced by the Finance Ministry to support businesses, employees, and nonprofit organizations impacted by the war.
Willner signals disputed haredi school transfer may return to Finance Committee
At the center of the case is a December 25, 2025, Finance Committee transfer involving education funds, including money directed to haredi institutions.
