Moshe kahlon

Former finance minister Kahlon convicted of reporting offense in UnetCredit collapse case

The conviction came as part of a plea agreement between the parties.

Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon
Moshe Kahlon

Former finance minister Moshe Kahlon summoned to pre-indictment hearing over fraud, breach of trust

Former Israeli finance minister Moshe Kahlon. In December 2023, Kahlon, former chairman of the board for Unite Credit, was implicated in several financial crimes such as fraud and breach of trust.

Ex-Israeli finance minister implicated in finance firm fraud scandal

Street sign for the road on which the prime minister's residence lies.

Grapevine: Top security


Labor rejects Netanyahu's Finance Ministry offer

"We will not be a part of the coalition without the finance ministry," the Kulanu party tweeted.

Netanyahu and Gabbay

Kahlon breaks promises, agrees to run with Likud

Kahlon faced criticism for the move from Blue and White, which sent 40 protesters to his home in Haifa.

Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon [L] and Prime Minister Netanyahu at the announcement of the new Governor of the Bank of Israel, October 9, 2018

Crunch time in coalition talks

Time is running out for Netanyahu to form a government.

Member of Knesset Bezalel Smotrich, head of the National Union faction of the United Right-Wing Parties

Will Kahlon leave coalition because of expected tax increase?

The source close to Kahlon confirmed that Kulanu will not join the coalition if demands require a tax hike.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon attend a news conference announcing the appointment of the new Bank of Israel Governor, in Jerusalem, October 9, 2018

Netanyahu wants Likud merger with Kahlon to form ‘mega-conservative party’

Other Likud sources said Netanyahu will not seek a merger with Yisrael Beytenu, due to problematic behavior by Liberman.

Moshe Kahlon at a weekly cabinet meeting, November 18, 2018

Kahlon pleads with voters to let him keep his job

Kahlon said Kulanu helped young families by subsidizing a longer school day, nursery school education and special saving funds for each child.

Moshe Kahlon at a weekly cabinet meeting, December 23rd, 2018

Israel’s elections are about one question – Do we still want Netanyahu?

If he wins, Netanyahu will be viewed as a magician; a type of political Houdini who even three former IDF chiefs of staff could not defeat.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a press conference, February 19th, 2019

Levy-Abekasis: 'Read my lips: I’m not quitting'

The public is "fed up" of repetitive arguments, while "5,000 people die every year in hospitals from infections and that interests no one,” Levy-Abekasis said.

Gesher leader Orly Levy-Abecassis

Adina Bar-Shalom endorses Kulanu

Bar-Shalom’s support had been sought by many parties. She tried to run at the head of the new Achi Israeli party but ended up deciding to sit the race out.

Achi Israeli party leaders Adina Bar-Shalom and Gideon Sheffer at a party event, December 2018

Adina Bar-Shalom endorses Kulanu

Bar-Shalom’s support had been sought by many parties. She tried to run at the head of the new Achi Israeli party but ended up deciding to sit the race out.

Achi Israeli party leaders Adina Bar-Shalom and Gideon Sheffer at a party event, December 2018