Budget
Netanyahu convenes emergency meeting as haredi parties threaten to block state budget vote
Both haredi parties have threatened to withhold support for the state budget unless agreements are reached on the draft law to avoid conscription.
Knesset to vote on first reading of 2026 state budget, amid haredi parties' threats
Government submits 2026 budget to Knesset, Smotrich vows passage despite rifts
Gov’t faces one-week deadline to pass first reading of state budget amid haredi draft bill threats
As the Israeli tax year ends, here's what to consider amid war
The Israel-Hamas War is adding to the government’s budgetary needs. So, taxes won’t be cut any time soon.
Month after deadline, Israel's 2025 budget bills brought to Knesset
The total budget for 2025 will be approximately NIS 706 billion, and include budget cuts relative to the 2024 budget, totaling about NIS 37 billion.
The war is not an excuse to neglect the fight against poverty - opinion
Security challenges require us to unite as a society, but they must not become an excuse to neglect the state’s basic duty toward its citizens.
Real de-escalation with Hezbollah could limit pressure on Israel's finances - Fitch
"It is too early to say whether these risks will be significantly and sustainably reduced," Moody's later said in a statement.
Will Israeli travel get more efficient?
Data in the State Comptroller’s report reveals that while the construction cost was indeed NIS 500 million, the real cost of the project is much higher.
New immigrants aren't statistics: They're an essential part of Israel's growth - opinion
Each oleh contributes not only to our workforce but also enriches our society with diverse perspectives, skills, and entrepreneurial spirit.
Second only to Ukraine: The cost of Israel's defense burden
Experts warn of economic impact as Israel’s defense budget reaches 6.5% of GDP.
Israel's budget shows that self-preservation tops government priorities - editorial
The 2025 budget ignores several crucial factors. The ramifications will likely have lasting detrimental effects on our world standing.
Knesset approves Israel's 2025 budget despite threats of opposition
The national budget for 2025 will be around NIS 607.4 billion. The government has also approved budget adjustments totaling about NIS 37 billion.
Government convenes for marathon 2025 budget debate
Smotrich said that "after victory," Israel's economy will see "fantastic returns" for years. He did not detail what "victory" entailed or when it would be achieved.
