Israeli Government Budget
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.
Israel's 2026 state budget to be brought for gov't approval on Dec. 4 amid tensions
Ohana: Knesset budget to be cut by NIS 125m. following two years of intense war with Hamas
Israel's 2026 budget needs balance between defense, civilian spending, finance min says
Likud holds first faction meeting in months ahead of budget vote
The amended budget faces heavy criticism from the opposition for its continued use of coalition funds which Finance Minister and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said wouldn't be used during the war
Direct coalition funds to the war effort, now - editorial
Today, as Israel faces an unforeseen expenditure of enormous proportions and an economic crisis that may linger for years, using these funds for anything else is downright scandalous.
Israel shuts down public diplomacy ministry, budget heads to South
The Public Diplomacy Ministry was opened at the beginning of this year for the first time since 1975 and was in charge of hasbara (explaining) in Israel and abroad.
Gov't allocates NIS 2 million to back non-Orthodox faith groups
These funds will be administered by the Social Equality Ministry, which is headed by Amichai Chikli.
Smotrich unfreezes funds for Israeli Arabs after security chiefs meeting
As part of the agreement reached, the funds will be transferred from the Finance Ministry to the Interior Ministry, which will then allocate and move the funds over to Arab local councils.
Pensioners and volunteers won’t save education - opinion
The system is unable to support its teachers to cope with the cost of living, and with the growing challenges in educating Israeli children.
How does Israel's new gov't budget impact your taxes?
Below is a review of some income tax and VAT measures thanks to the new Israeli government budget.
A problematic gov't legislation comes a flood of bills by coalition MKs - opinion
It might well be that five months is too short a period to determine whether the threat to democracy will be realized.
An economy lacking bread will also have no Torah - opinion
The less economic ability Israel’s citizens have, the greater the harm to the State of Israel – and that is without even addressing the issue of risk-averse investors.
After passing the budget, ensuing stability will pay off - opinion
With a two-year budget in place, the government can now focus on its main goals: Preventing a nuclear Iran, expanding peace in the Middle East and driving economic growth.
