Finance Ministry

State budget offers 'no good news,' will likely pass Knesset vote, says MK Beliak - interview

If the state budget is not approved in all three readings by the end of March, when the fiscal year closes, the Knesset will automatically dissolve, and elections will be called.

MK VLADIMIR Beliak attends a Finance committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on December 31, 2025.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich after a press conference at the ministry, December 4, 2025; illustrative.

Government submits 2026 budget to Knesset, Smotrich vows passage despite rifts

Knesset Legal Adviser Sagit Afik a House committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on, December 1, 2025.

Knesset legal advisor demands Finance Ministry probe into unauthorized fund transfers

New Israeli Shekel bills are seen in front of an upwards-trending graph (illustration)

Israel completes $6 billion public offering, returns to pre-war spread levels


Job loss for Israeli parents hurts children's academic performance - Finance min

A recent study showed that the sudden job loss of a parent can significantly impact the child's academic future and increase the probability of their involvement in crime.

 Income Tax and Property Tax Department at the Finance Ministry

Smotrich calls on budget dep. head to resign, accuses him of failing to comply with his policies

Smotrich's response to Gardos reflects the existing tension between the finance minister and one of the most important economic figures in the country.

 Minister of Finance and Head of the Religious Zionist Party Bezalel Smotrich at a conference of the Israeli newspaper "Makor Rishon", in Jerusalem, June 30, 2024.

Netanyahu and Smotrich discuss 2025 budget amid critique of delays

The two discussed the budget's framework and different alternatives for its structure, with the goal of supporting the war efforts

 Bezalel Smotrich

Grants for evacuees set to expire in August as gov't fails to renew - NII

As laws providing unemployment and housing grants to evacuees from northern and southern Israel near expiration, the National Insurance Institute urges the Finance Ministry to extend these benefits.

 Kiryat Shmona evacuees

Smotrich orders haredi daycare subsidies to continue, defying attorney general

Smotrich's decision opens another front in the struggle between the government and the attorney general's office.

 Minister of Finance and Head of the Religious Zionist Party Bezalel Smotrich at a conference of the Israeli newspaper "Makor Rishon", in Jerusalem, June 30, 2024.

Despite Fitch credit rating drop, Israel's economy remains stable - editorial

Fitch downgraded Israel’s credit rating due to prolonged war. However, Israel's economy remains strong and requires various adjustments to ensure stability.

 Israeli minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich speaks with Yali Rothenberg, Accountant General of the Ministry of Finance during a press conference at the Ministry of Finance in Jerusalem on October 19, 2023

Haredi schools to enter new salary agreement despite finance and justice ministry reservations

Israel's Education Minister plans to implement new regulations for major haredi school systems despite unresolved concerns from finance and justice ministries.

 Education Minister Yoav Kisch speaks during a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on April 15, 2024

Being fired decreases your salary by 26% over 11 years, Finance Ministry reveals

The chances of an employee who has been fired being hired decrease by 25% in the first year after they are fired, and drop 7% in the long-run.

A beggar sits and asks for money amid the coronavirus crisis, Jerusalem, 2020

Finance Committee approves aid expansion for North

Compensation plans for residents and businesses in Israel's north have been previously criticized for providing financial aid retroactively.

 A building in Kiryat Shmona that was hit by a Hezbollah rocket

Health, Finance, Education Ministries approve up to 40% increase in psychologists salaries

Starting January 2025, public sector psychologists' salaries will rise by up to 40%, aiming to boost their numbers and improve mental health care nationwide.

 Tired pensive military man feeling worry and despair overhead view. Psychological trauma and PTSD treatment at therapy session. Tired pensive military man feeling worry and despair overhead view