Israeli Government Budget
Israel's 2026 state budget to be brought for gov't approval on Dec. 4 amid tensions
After passing the first hurdle of government approval, the budget proposal will still need to be brought to the Knesset’s plenum for three separate readings before it is finalized.
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
Israel's economic resilience comes despite gov't policy, expert tells TML
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.
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
Ben-Gvir agrees to vote with coalition after alleged ‘progress’ in budget negotiations
According to the statement, the Prime Minister instructed the parties to reach finalized agreements within seven days.
Welfare, wage, and ministry cuts: Treasury unveils plan for 2025 budget
The budget outline includes closing five ministries and numerous budget cuts to ministries, which may bring resistance from ministers and slow its passage through the Knesset.
Here's why now is the most critical and opportune time to invest in Israeli AI tech - opinion
As the war that began on October 7 continues, Israel faces critical challenges in security, energy, and the economy, the nation must turn to its innovative spirit: AI technology.
NIS 727 billion budget expansion passes in Knesset as Israel-Hamas War continues
The Knesset approved a second 2024 budget, driven by the Israel-Hamas war, with 57 votes for and 51 against.
Smotrich advances extra-budgetary war funds despite Finance min professional warning
Finance Minister Smotrich seeks approval for a NIS 3 billion fund to cover war expenses, sparking internal tension over Israel's budget management.
Government announces extension of evacuations from North, South
The evacuation extensions will be financed by a sweeping 1% budget cut.
Israel's 2025 budget: Smotrich announces changes to how budget built, work to start this week
Per the minister's instructions, presentations on the budget will be held over two focused days instead of over the course of months.
Netanyahu, Smotrich blame each other for price hikes
"It is inconceivable that the concern for the PA and terror funds that it pays to families of terrorists will be more important than the citizens of Israel," Smotrich wrote.
'Dermer promised the Saudis a Palestinian state': Liberman hits back at government
Liberman, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, criticized the government's budget plan and raised concerns that cabinet member Dermer made commitments to the Saudis about a Palestinian state.
