Finance Ministry
IDF Disabled Veterans Organization warns of 'national disaster' amid exclusion in defense budget
The warnings came amid debate in 2026 defense spending discussions, in which the Finance Ministry rejected the Defense Ministry's petitions to increase spending by NIS 40 billion.
Safed Rabbinical Court may close this fall despite strong local demand
The Finance Ministry’s new move targets small savings
Israel launches NIS 1.6b. package to support exporters, hi-tech
Smotrich orders cancellation of waiver on cooperation with Palestinian banks
This move could effect the collapse of the PA.
Israel approves 22 West Bank settlements amid war with Hamas, pressure for Palestinian state
Legal Affairs correspondent Sarah Ben-Nun explains the context of settlement approval, touching on expansion during the Israel-Hamas War, IDF operations in the West Bank, and more.
Gov't approves establishment of 22 new West Bank settlements
The decision includes plans to renew settlement activity in northern Samaria and develop new communities along the Jordan Valley border.
Finance Ministry, Teachers Union reach agreement in wake of teacher strikes
In addition, the clause published in the May 4 draft proposal that would have halted rank promotions for four months has been removed.
Court rules: Teachers who took sick leave as protest must return to work
Some tens of thousands of teachers have been on a “sick day” strike since the start of the week.
'It's about more than money': Uncertainty remains over end to teacher strike despite deal
Despite new understandings between the Finance Ministry and the Teachers’ Union, it remains unclear whether disruptions in the education system will soon come to an end.
Gov't members to raise own salaries while teachers strike over budget cuts - report
Just one day earlier, Smotrich wrote a letter to teachers, assuring them that rumors of government members receiving a pay raise are false.
‘You are being incited with lies’: Smotrich denies Finance Ministry responsible for teacher pay cuts
Smotrich claimed there were necessary budget cuts across multiple sectors as a result of the war's growing cost.
Education Ministry backs teachers' strike on budget cuts to salaries
Benny Gantz expressed his support for the teachers as well and criticized Netanyahu's conduct on the matter.
High Court cannot force government to retain Bar as Shin Bet head, says Smotrich
"The responsibility for Israel's security lies with the government, and therefore, the authority [to fire Bar] rests with it," Smotrich said.