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New Gaza border region teachers, psychologists offered NIS 72,000 grant by Israeli government

Those sought for the grant include professionals versed in English, computers, physics, biology, chemistry, technology, therapeutic professions, kindergarten teaching, and educational counseling.

View of moshav Tkuma, southern Israel. April 1, 2025.
 IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip. July 25, 2024.

Israel must overhaul trauma care for 50,000 former IDF soldiers, defense committee urges

Three years of ongoing war has brought on endless waiting for basic health services like specialist doctors or checkups. PremiumPremium

The real threat to Israeli democracy is economic, not just political - analysis

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich holds a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem, May 19, 2026.

Smotrich flies to Washington to meet Latin American leaders, expand Isaac Accords


High Court cannot force government to retain Bar as Shin Bet head, says Smotrich

"The responsibility for Israel's security lies with the government, and therefore, the authority [to fire Bar] rests with it," Smotrich said.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks in the Knesset plenum, in Jerusalem, March 25, 2025

Knesset tensions rise as opposition seeks to block budget cuts

Israel’s 2025 budget faces opposition pushback over proposed spending cuts, potentially delaying its approval ahead of the March 31 deadline.

 The Finance Committee meets in the Knesset, June 2021

Purim Spiel: Israel solves economic crisis by just printing more money

Purim Shpiel: The following is a satirical article from The Jerusalem Post's annual parodic Purim page, The Jerusalem Roast. Enjoy!

 Makin' it rain, baby.

They can't keep doing reserves forever: Families react to new benefits initiative

The plan includes benefits for combat soldiers and aims to take "meaningful steps" to deepen appreciation and aid for reservists.

 RESERVE SOLDIERS of the Be’eri Battalion.

Israel to expand financial benefits for reservists and their families

The initiative will include an allocation of around 3 billion shekels to implement measures to increase the recognition and support of reservists through financial assistance.

Reservists train during a battalion wide exercise in the Golan Heights.

Israel deficit at 5.3% of GDP, NIS 16.7 billion surplus since start of 2025, Finance Min. estimates

This follows significant tax changes that were implemented at the start of 2025 – one of the measures put in place to contend with the economic impacts of the Israel-Hamas War.

 The Finance Ministry offices are seen on May 14, 2023

National Security Min. budget to reach record NIS 28b. as number of security prisoners grows

In response to the sharp rise in security prisoners, NIS 1.9 billion will be allocated to the Israel Prison Service for the construction of new detention facilities.

 Israeli security forces guard at the Ofer prison, outside of Jerusalem, from where Palestinian terror convicts will be released later today as part of a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, February 15, 2025.

Gov’t to whitewash over NIS 1 billion political funds in 2025 budget, letter reveals

The vote over coalition funds has been delayed.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Construction and Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf seen in Jerusalem, September 27, 2023

Your taxes: Hidden bonus for IDF freelance reservists

The operating instructions spell out the raw deal freelancers get and how to perhaps mitigate this with a 150% "business restoration" bonus.

 IDF soldiers from the 146th Reserves Division begin operations in southern Lebanon.

How to make the most of an inheritance without squandering it - opinion

After defining your goals and needs, it’s time to implement an investment strategy that will help you achieve whatever it is that you want to accomplish.

 Divorce law and inheritance separation concept. Hand separate saving money, finance, home loan, debt return with piggybank and wood house.