Israeli Government Budget

Knesset Finance Committee considers NIS 393 million transfer to Prime Minister's Office

MK Vladimir Beliak of the Together party, the opposition’s coordinator on the committee, spoke with Anat Davidov on 103FM’s Where's the Money program and addressed the budget additions being sought.

MK Vladimir Beliak reacts during a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting and votes on parts of the judicial reform, at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on July 19, 2023.
Bank Hapoalim CEO Yadin Antebi at EY's annual real estate conference

Next Israeli gov't main issue will be controlling defense budget, Bank Hapoalim CEO told conference

Terrorists from Hamas's Nukhba Force being held at Ofer Prison near Jerusalem, August 28, 2024.

Gov’t allocates over NIS 1 billion to prosecute October 7 terrorists in military tribunals

New Israeli Shekel banknotes are seen in this picture illustration.

Israel’s 'bloated, unstable' gov't harms public service, wastes millions each year, report finds


Bank of Israel chief critical of 2025 wartime budget

Bank of Israel governor criticized the country's 2025 budget, cautioning that it would not bring down debt levels enough to offset a spike in spending caused by the war.

Governor of the Bank of Israel Amir Yaron speaks during a press conference at the Bank of Israel offices in Jerusalem, on January 2, 2022.

Israeli government approves 2025 budget in Knesset, passing major hurdle

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich: budget for war and reservists • Yair Lapid: Middle class is tired of being exploited

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks in the Knesset plenum, in Jerusalem, March 25, 2025

Ben-Gvir agrees to vote with coalition after alleged ‘progress’ in budget negotiations

According to the statement, the Prime Minister instructed the parties to reach finalized agreements within seven days.

 Itamar Ben-Gvir (L) and Bezalel Smotrich.

Welfare, wage, and ministry cuts: Treasury unveils plan for 2025 budget

The budget outline includes closing five ministries and numerous budget cuts to ministries, which may bring resistance from ministers and slow its passage through the Knesset.

 FINANCE MINISTER Bezalel Smotrich speaks at a news conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem, last week.

Here's why now is the most critical and opportune time to invest in Israeli AI tech - opinion

As the war that began on October 7 continues, Israel faces critical challenges in security, energy, and the economy, the nation must turn to its innovative spirit: AI technology.

 Strategic AI investment in Israel could create 50,000-100,000 jobs and add $100-$200 billion to GDP within five years, mirroring trends in other countries.

NIS 727 billion budget expansion passes in Knesset as Israel-Hamas War continues

The Knesset approved a second 2024 budget, driven by the Israel-Hamas war, with 57 votes for and 51 against.

Inside the Knesset building.

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.

 Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks at the the The 10th Katif Conference for National Responsibility. August 5, 2024.

Government announces extension of evacuations from North, South

The evacuation extensions will be financed by a sweeping 1% budget cut.

 Kiryat Shmona evacuees

Israel's 2025 budget: Smotrich announces changes to how budget built, work to start this week

Per the minister's instructions, presentations on the budget will be held over two focused days instead of over the course of months.

 Bezalel Smotrich

Netanyahu, Smotrich blame each other for price hikes

"It is inconceivable that the concern for the PA and terror funds that it pays to families of terrorists will be more important than the citizens of Israel," Smotrich wrote.

 Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as lawmakers gather at the Knesset plenum to vote on a bill that would limit some Supreme Court power, in Jerusalem July 24, 2023.