Israeli Government Budget
Outcome of state budget vote uncertain amid coalition crisis over haredi draft
By law, if the state budget is not approved in all three readings by the end of March, when the fiscal year closes, the Knesset will automatically dissolve, and elections will be called.
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Coalition will not advance judicial overhaul during the month of May – report
The government will first focus on passing the national budget before returning to focus on judicial reform legislation.
Israeli gov't approved an 'Israel-bluff' budget, Liberman says
The head of Yisrael Beytenu strongly criticizes the budget, says Netanyahu is under pressure.
Israel's local authorities strike over 'anti-resident' budget
Some demands requested in a statement include the building of more classrooms, funding for student transportation, and five-year plans to develop Arab, Druze and Circassian local authorities.
Haredi faction demands funding for its private schools in Israel's new state budget
Senior figures in Degel Hatorah even threatened not to support the budget in the Knesset if the issue is not taken care of.
Arye Deri was personally involved in budget negotiations, Health Ministry says
Health Ministry director-general Moshe Bar Siman Tov lauded Deri in a statement released shortly after the budget passed a government vote.
Israel's budget committee approves state budget, cuts it close
After lengthy discussions that ended hours before Shabbat, the government approved the budget for next year.
Israel's small businesses will protest if rescue plan is ditched
If the upcoming state budget doesn't include a line for small businesses, it will echo and trickle down for generations, Lahav's president said.
170 local authority heads to Netanyahu: Education policy is flawed
Local authorities are not satisfied with the coalition's plans and warned that they will not be able to cover the costs of funding for haredi schools.
Next government will need to spend less, says new budget plan
A recently-filed budget plan from the Finance Ministry projects a significant increase in the deficit in the coming years, which should be mitigated by cutting funds where possible.
Israel's Foreign Ministry quietly launches re-branded hasbara org.
VOI’s mission of “recognizing that the State of Israel’s international legitimacy" is a national security issue of the highest order, an official document states.
