Finance Ministry
Israel cuts gasoline prices by 50 agorot after Smotrich approves temporary excise relief
Smotrich's order to lower gas prices will remain in effect until October 31, four days after Israel's 2026 election.
Who earns NIS 100,000 a month? The truth behind doctors' payslips
Who will stand at the machine? The systemic failure paralyzing Israel’s production lines
IDF: Israel’s Apache deal not off, but at risk as NIS 15 billion delay drags on
IDF warns budget delay will force reserve, intelligence cuts beginning in September
The IDF warns that delayed defense funding will force reserve and intelligence cuts, undermine preparations for Iran, and threaten US arms contracts beginning in September.
Finance Ministry report reveals major salary gaps across Israel's security organizations
Under Israeli law, if the average pension of retiring officers remains above the target, the finance minister will be required to establish new regulations governing pension payments.
Teachers Union chief urges reforms as Israel faces growing educator shortage
Ahead of the school year, Teachers Union chief Yaffa Ben-David warned of a shortage of nearly 5,000 teachers and called for a strategic plan to address deep-rooted problems in education.
High Court freezes NIS 409m. in coalition funds, releases urgent transfers
Monday’s decision instead narrows the freeze to the coalition funds specifically identified by the court. The temporary order imposed on the remaining transfers on August 5 was lifted.
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.
High Court weighs petition against NIS 460m. coalition fund transfers during election recess
Petitioners challenged the Finance Committee’s authority to approve the funds during the election recess, while the Knesset and Finance Ministry argued that the proceedings were lawful.
IDF warns fighter jet, munitions deals delayed by budget dispute with Finance Ministry
The IDF and Defense Ministry warn that failure to sign critical procurement deals within two weeks could cost Israel production slots for fighter jets, munitions, and space programs.
Smotrich: Israel should target, kill Hamas leaders, not negotiate with them
Smotrich further asserted that Netanyahu's stated goals for Gaza were only "halfway there," with the missing half being full Israeli control of Gaza, including Israeli settlement there.
Smotrich outlines 10-year plan to bring one million olim from North America, Europe - interview
"We now need to take aliyah and deal with it at the same scale, the same investment, the same intensity with which we dealt with security and settlement," said the finance minister.
The secret Smotrich kept from his wife: Israel was going to war with Iran - interview
He voted against the January 2025 hostage deal, his own voters demanded he resign, and Ben-Gvir walked out. Smotrich stayed silent for five months. In an interview with the Post, he explained why.
