Budget

High Court freezes Finance Committee budget transfers over procedural flaws

Justice Alex Stein’s order blocks the implementation of all transfers approved during Tuesday’s session, except for funding designated for civilian emergency expenses.

The nine-member panel at the High Court of Justice looks on as the hearing opens in Jerusalem.
Finance Committee chair MK Hanoch Milwidsky leads a Finance committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, August 4, 2026.

Knesset panel approves budget transfer of NIS 270 million to haredi education during recess

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Knesset vote, July 16, 2026.

Public funds spent on Netanyahu's residences near NIS 2m. in 2025, new disclosure reveals

Intel offices in Petah Tikva

Intel hits roadblock: State cancels massive NIS 1.3B grant for 2025


Knesset passes law defining rehabilitation responsibility in Israel's south, releases budgets

With the passing of the law, NIS five billion from the directorate's NIS 19 billion budget will be released for economic, social and infastructure development.

 The destruction caused by Hamas terrorists in Kibbutz Be'eri, near the Israeli-Gaza border, in southern Israel, October 14, 2023.

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.

Bezalel Smotrich is seen pointing down in an illustrative featuring credit agency Moody's.

Smotrich passed the state budget, and all it cost was his party - poll

The Religious Zionist Party, led by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, fell below the electoral threshold with just 2.6% support.

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

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.

Governor of the Bank of Israel Amir Yaron speaks during a press conference at the Bank of Israel offices in Jerusalem, on January 2, 2022.

Israel's 2025 budget boosts public diplomacy, transportation with major investments

The 2025 Israeli budget allocates 545 million NIS for public diplomacy, with additional funds for defense and public transportation, aiming to support reservists and reduce social disparities.

 Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar at the EU-Israel Association Council in Brussels, Belgium. February 24, 2025.

Protesters block Jerusalem roads as Knesset passes 2025 budget, nine arrested

Protesters blocked multiple entrances to the Knesset while a vote was held on the 2025 budget, as police attempted to disperse them.

 Police outside the Knesset in Jerusalem forcefully trying to remove the protestors, March 25, 2025.

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

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

Can Israel’s economy withstand a second round of war, judicial reform, and soaring debt? - analysis

Israel's workforce is spread thin from war, extensive support to citizens, and high cost of living. Will the Israeli economy survive?

An electronic board displaying market data is seen at the entrance of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, in Tel Aviv, Israel

Knesset set for final 2025 budget voting overnight

The Knesset will debate the state budget overnight as haredi draft demands add tension; final votes are set for Tuesday after months of political maneuvering.

 The Finance Ministry offices are seen on May 14, 2023

Cuts to the National Authority for Community Safety will harm communities - opinion

We call on the National Security Ministry to immediately halt these huge cuts, will effectively lead to the cessation of the authority’s activity in all Israeli cities and will harm communities.

 ISRAELI ARABS protest against the violence within their communities, outside the Knesset, in November, in 2024.