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
Coastal cliffs between Hefer Valley, Netanya collapse due to heavy rainfall from Storm Byron
No injuries were reported, but local officials warned of an ongoing national safety risk and accused the state of failing to allocate funding for coastal protection.
'Smotrich is taking us hostage': Small-business owners protest new VAT, customs exemptions
Protesters also warned of the economic implications of the move for local commerce, employment, and business stability in Israel, saying that the move “will be remembered in infamy."
Defense Ministry treating 82,400 wounded soldiers and veterans, up 22,000 since start of war
Out of the new additions, 58% are being treated for mental health concerns.
What did the gov’t approve for Israel’s 2026 state budget? - explainer
The 2026 budget passed its first test, yet the battles over defense, taxes, and reforms expose a government more focused on managing crises than shaping policy.
'Gov't continues to abandon us': Gaza border community heads protest funding cuts in Jerusalem
Officials in the Gaza border councils warned that “such a move will directly harm the ability to rehabilitate and develop the region after the events of October 7."
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
This has never happened before: the surprising connection between the precise presenter and Nissim, the lover of shortcuts, is going to break the screen. All the details and secrets from the hot set
Systemic failures in Israel's support for reservists during Gaza war, comptroller warns
Englman concluded that the state must now commit to sweeping structural reforms.
Israel's Consumer Price Index up 0.5% in October, while home prices fall again
Annual inflation in Israel remains unchanged at 2.5%, keeping inflation well below the upper limit of the Bank of Israel's annual target range of 3%.
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.
