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Senior Ukrainian minister Taras Kachka to visit Israel in first since Russia's invasion
Taras Kachka, Deputy Prime Minister responsible for European integration and trade, will head a delegation to Israel in two weeks.
Behind the scenes: Noa Tishby and Nissim from "Kupa Rashit" in a campaign for Migdal Insurance
Systemic failures in Israel's support for reservists during Gaza war, comptroller warns
Israel's Consumer Price Index up 0.5% in October, while home prices fall again
Your Taxes: Beware of ‘trapped profits’ taxation in international cases
Trapped profits refer to undistributed profits on which “only” 23% company tax was paid. In many cases, the profits were plowed back into the business of the company concerned.
Bezalel Smotrich clashes with IDF over security budget cuts after Gaza war’s end
The IDF is still furious with Smotrich and the government for failing to draft haredim in large numbers, which would ease the service time of other sectors.
Israel considering tax exemption for new immigrants during first two years of residency
The ministry said the reform is part of the state budget presented this week and aims to encourage Aliyah and strengthen integration into Israeli society and the economy.
Smotrich: Israel 'close to killing' Hamas terrorists in tunnels, no 'safe passage' for them
Rejecting a Hamas exchange proposal, Smotrich emphasizes eliminating terrorists and backs Israel’s independence in Gaza, despite ongoing US involvement in stabilization efforts.
Israel entered war without economic emergency preparedness, Comptroller report finds
A new report warns that a lack of fiscal preparedness exposed deep weaknesses in Israel's wartime economy, leading to budget breaches and future borrowing risks.
Smotrich: Gaza real estate 'bonanza' could finance war, rehab northern towns
“There’s a real estate bonanza there. This is how it pays for itself. I’ve started negotiations with the Americans. I’m not joking. I had a serious conversation with them," Smotrich said.
Netanyahu's 'Sparta' metaphor obscures Israel's wartime economic reality - analysis
Even with boycotts, sanctions, and embargoes making life harder, Israel will continue trading, innovating, and exporting, at the same time as it develops greater self-reliance.
Smotrich leads economic-diplomatic delegation to India
During the visit, the delegation is expected to advance a series of economic cooperation agreements between Israel and India, paving the way to deepen bilateral ties and expand mutual investments.
Finance, Defense ministries to establish c'mtee to expand resources for wounded IDF soldiers
A new public committee, led by senior medical experts, will oversee an expanded national response for wounded IDF soldiers, with a focus on psychological care and integration.
The state of the Israeli economy - opinion
One major difficulty when evaluating Israel’s current economic situation is the lack of concrete data about the government’s operational plans regarding the war in Gaza.
Gov't approves proposal for mass increase in budget to Defense Ministry
The decision came with major opposition from ministers who were strongly against the government’s move.
