Finance Ministry
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.
Israel’s debt-to-GDP ratio rose to 68.6% in 2025 due to war, rebuilding expenses - Finance Min.
State budget offers 'no good news,' will likely pass Knesset vote, says MK Beliak - interview
Government submits 2026 budget to Knesset, Smotrich vows passage despite rifts
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 to approve additional three billion NIS for evacuees, reserve force, and Oct. 7 victims
The government is expected to approve the Finance Minister's proposal for a nearly three billion NIS budget supplement to fund evacuations, military reserves, and assistance for October 7 victims.
Job loss for Israeli parents hurts children's academic performance - Finance min
A recent study showed that the sudden job loss of a parent can significantly impact the child's academic future and increase the probability of their involvement in crime.
Smotrich calls on budget dep. head to resign, accuses him of failing to comply with his policies
Smotrich's response to Gardos reflects the existing tension between the finance minister and one of the most important economic figures in the country.
Netanyahu and Smotrich discuss 2025 budget amid critique of delays
The two discussed the budget's framework and different alternatives for its structure, with the goal of supporting the war efforts
Grants for evacuees set to expire in August as gov't fails to renew - NII
As laws providing unemployment and housing grants to evacuees from northern and southern Israel near expiration, the National Insurance Institute urges the Finance Ministry to extend these benefits.
Smotrich orders haredi daycare subsidies to continue, defying attorney general
Smotrich's decision opens another front in the struggle between the government and the attorney general's office.
Despite Fitch credit rating drop, Israel's economy remains stable - editorial
Fitch downgraded Israel’s credit rating due to prolonged war. However, Israel's economy remains strong and requires various adjustments to ensure stability.
Haredi schools to enter new salary agreement despite finance and justice ministry reservations
Israel's Education Minister plans to implement new regulations for major haredi school systems despite unresolved concerns from finance and justice ministries.
Being fired decreases your salary by 26% over 11 years, Finance Ministry reveals
The chances of an employee who has been fired being hired decrease by 25% in the first year after they are fired, and drop 7% in the long-run.
