Israeli Government Budget

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

State Comptroller Englman recommends limiting ministries, ending duplication, and requiring full staffing and budget groundwork before government powers are reshuffled.

New Israeli Shekel banknotes are seen in this picture illustration.
Finance Committee chair MK Hanoch Milwidsky leads a Finance committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, during the war with Iran and Hezbollah, March 15, 2026.

Knesset Finance panel debates transfer of NIS 98 million to haredi schools

PROTESTERS GATHER outside the Knesset against the approved 2026 budget.

Protesters block Knesset entrance following approval of 2026 state budget

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R), Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

Netanyahu, Smotrich to 'set aside' haredi draft law, approve billions in defense funding for war


Michaeli demands two female Supreme Court judges

There are currently twice as many males as female judges on the court, Merav Michaeli said.

 Transportation Minister Merav Michaeli in the Knesset plenum on October 4, 2021.

We're only halfway through Economic Arrangements, Budget laws - opinion

FOR MOST of the time, there was almost no one in the plenum from the Coalition (except for Abbas and Amar), whose members were busy negotiating with the government about chapters in the EAL.

 Yair Lapid speaking at the Knesset budget meeting September 2, 2021

Awaiting optimistically for congestion charging

If the experience elsewhere is an indication, we can look forward to improved vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle movement within Israel’s commercial and economic center and less polluted air.

Traffic jams seen on the Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv.

Israel has a budget. What's next? - editorial

It’s time to move forward with our budget to do the infrastructure enhancements we need.

Cabinet meeting on August 2 where the budget was approved

Will Israel cancel the $75 VAT exemption for online shopping?

Israelis' exemption from VAT and customs charges which came with online purchases of under $75 may be nearing its end.

 The Finance Committee meets in the Knesset, June 2021

Gantz warns: Public will blame Netanyahu for elections

"If Netanyahu will not get his act together, the Knesset will be dispersed."

Defense Minister Benny Gantz at the Knesset plenum, Oct. 15, 2020

Senior Blue and White leaders believe no chance to pass 2021 budget

Should the 2021 budget be approved, Netanyahu would be practically unable to avoid handing over the premiership to Gantz in October 2021.

Israeli parliament members vote at the Finance committee, during a vote on the 2017-2018 state budget, at the Knesset, the israeli parliament in Jerusalem on December 19, 2016.

Food insecurity and the state budget: Is the right to have food political?

Out of the total NIS 480 billion budget, not one shekel was apportioned to address food insecurity, meaning food for people in need.

AN ELDERLY man searches through a garbage can in Jerusalem in 2017.

Why does Netanyahu not pass a 2021 budget in December?

For true leadership, Israel needs a budget now.

Alternate Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Benny Gantz and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen during a vote at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on August 24, 2020.

Youth once again left behind as budget crisis threatens youth movements

Hundreds of workers have already been fired from youth movements and some of the movements are facing the possibility of needing to close down completely due to the lack of a budget.

Counselor in Israel Scouts (Tzofim) speaks with youth, 2010