Israeli Government Budget
High Court lifts freeze on NIS 78m. Religious Services funding, keeps broader freeze in place
The freeze stems from a petition challenging an August 4 Knesset Finance Committee meeting held during the election recess.
Israel set to transfer one billion shekels to Defense Ministry for 'urgent, classified procurement'
High Court freezes Finance Committee budget transfers over procedural flaws
Knesset Finance Committee considers NIS 393 million transfer to Prime Minister's Office
Ohana: Knesset budget to be cut by NIS 125m. following two years of intense war with Hamas
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana announces a NIS 125 million budget cut for 2025, with the funds directed to the treasury to support Israel's economy amid ongoing challenges.
Israel's 2026 budget needs balance between defense, civilian spending, finance min says
Israel's budget deficit for 2026 needs to be no more than 4% of gross domestic product, a senior Finance Ministry official said on Tuesday.
Israel's economic resilience comes despite gov't policy, expert tells TML
Despite government claims of resilience, economists warn the new budget depends inequality, neglects infrastructure, and bets on short-term political survival over long-term economic stability.
Bank of Israel chief critical of 2025 wartime budget
Bank of Israel governor criticized the country's 2025 budget, cautioning that it would not bring down debt levels enough to offset a spike in spending caused by the war.
Israeli government approves 2025 budget in Knesset, passing major hurdle
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich: budget for war and reservists • Yair Lapid: Middle class is tired of being exploited
Ben-Gvir agrees to vote with coalition after alleged ‘progress’ in budget negotiations
According to the statement, the Prime Minister instructed the parties to reach finalized agreements within seven days.
Welfare, wage, and ministry cuts: Treasury unveils plan for 2025 budget
The budget outline includes closing five ministries and numerous budget cuts to ministries, which may bring resistance from ministers and slow its passage through the Knesset.
Here's why now is the most critical and opportune time to invest in Israeli AI tech - opinion
As the war that began on October 7 continues, Israel faces critical challenges in security, energy, and the economy, the nation must turn to its innovative spirit: AI technology.
NIS 727 billion budget expansion passes in Knesset as Israel-Hamas War continues
The Knesset approved a second 2024 budget, driven by the Israel-Hamas war, with 57 votes for and 51 against.
Smotrich advances extra-budgetary war funds despite Finance min professional warning
Finance Minister Smotrich seeks approval for a NIS 3 billion fund to cover war expenses, sparking internal tension over Israel's budget management.
