Finance Ministry
Gov’t approves Smotrich ally Israel Malachi as Finance Ministry director-general
He is a close associate of Smotrich, which led to criticism over the appointment. Malachi also had previously served as the treasurer of a council governing over 40 West Bank settlements.
Finance Ministry data gaps blocked High Court update on haredi funding, Education Ministry says
High Court orders state to explain failure to establish civil cemetery for Jerusalem residents
Smotrich appoints Israel Malachi as new Director General of Finance Ministry
Smotrich is 'arrogant': Ben-Gvir lashes out at finance minister after budget clash
These comments follow the return of the Knesset for winter session and reports regarding budget cuts for certain ministries.
North and South call for more effective compensation plans as Israel faces dual recovery challenges
While NIS 19 billion has been approved for rehabilitation, 5 billion of these remain frozen, waiting for the delineation of the area included in the rehabilitation.
Finance Ministry drops growth prediction, citing expansion of fighting
The Finance Ministry laid out a number of factors that could impact the growth projection, causing it to rise or fall.
Finance Ministry officials to 'Post': Moody's rating drop was premature, a step too far
The downgrade dropped Israel by two notches, from A2 to Baa1—the country's lowest score ever—and maintained a negative outlook for its rating.
Israel's government set to start debate on new state budget this month
Ultra-Orthodox parties Shas, UTJ threaten: Without legislation to exempt most eligible haredi men from military service, we will not support budget.
Plenum approves NIS 3 billion expansion of 2024 budget
Members of the opposition have argued that the addition in government spending was unnecessary since the government could procure the necessary funds in other ways.
Moody's downgrade due to Israel's clueless leadership, gov't mistrust - expert
Israel's long-term future could continue to deteriorate if the government does not "understand the gravity of the moment."
Moody's downgrades Israel's credit rating from A2 to Baa1, to lowest rating ever
Moody's ratings are intended to give investors a simple gradation system for deciding which securities will be most reliable.
The true cost of a shorter school week: The cheap solution will cost us dearly - opinion
The proposed reduction of the school week threatens Israel's education system and economy without addressing the real challenges in education.
Uncertainty on when US aid will reach Israel may lead to further 2024 budget adjustments
Because the ministry does not currently know how much American aid will arrive and when, they decided not to account for this in the current expansion of the 2024 budget.
