Finance Ministry

RZP, Shas recommend Netanyahu in mandate talks with Herzog, Yisrael Beytenu backs Eisenkot

The consultations began with a delegation from Religious Zionist Party after a delay caused by a security screening machine that triggered an alert while screening visitors.

Members of the Religious Zionist Party, Minister Orit Strock, Itamar Eitam and Zvika Mor, meet with Israeli President Isaac Herzog at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem during consultations with political parties following the elections to the 26th Knesset, November 4, 2026.
US President Donald Trump stands, as he departs after delivering remarks ahead of the midterm elections at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, after being reopened following months of repairs, in Washington, DC, US, November 2, 2026.

What does Trump's earthquake announcement of ending aid to Israel mean? - analysis

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich attends a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem, July 1, 2026.

Finance Ministry prepares plan to prevent increase in deficit, fund defense, for next government

A man fills up his vehicle at a gas station in central Israel, October 1, 2026. Fuel prices rose by 52 agorot at midnight, with the maximum price of 95-octane gasoline reaching NIS 8.27 per liter.

Israel fuel prices could top NIS 9 per liter as tax cut expires after elections


Israel's government is too big, too costly, and holding back the Start-Up Nation - opinion

Rising costs and falling efficiency point to deep structural problems in Israel’s public sector.

Startup Nation Central's headquarters in Tel Aviv

National plan to rehabilitate the Galilee with a NIS 3 billion investment announced

The objective of the investment is to re-energize the region, demographically and economically, by encouraging young families to move there.

Mount Tavor.

Former finance minister Kahlon to admit offense in UnetCredit collapse case

Moshe Kahlon is set to admit he failed to properly report serious UnetCredit financial irregularities while serving as company chairman.

Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon

Victory for the Negev vision: Light Rail will reach gates of the intelligence campus - opinion

We are determined to take responsibility in shaping our lives in the Negev so that our children and grandchildren will also find their future here.

 Trial runs of the new Metropolitan Light Rail in Yaffo-Tel Aviv. The Light Rail will run through Tel Aviv and surrounding central cities. August 01, 2023.

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.

Israel Malachi

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.

Education Minister Yoav Kisch at the education system's arranging room at the Ministry of Education in Jerusalem, in preparation for the opening of schools in the country tomorrow morning, August 31, 2025.

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.

A panoramic view of the Mount of Olives

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.

Incoming Director General of the Finance Ministry, Israel Malachi, who was appointed by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

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.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks at the Knesset plenum ahead of the 2026 state budget vote, March 30, 2026.

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.

New Israeli Shekel banknotes are seen in this picture illustration taken November 9, 2021.