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.
2026 budget reading puts government at risk, after months of ideological sparring - analysis
State budget offers 'no good news,' will likely pass Knesset vote, says MK Beliak - interview
Israel's 2026 state budget to be brought for gov't approval on Dec. 4 amid tensions
Moody's gives Israel a 'positive' economic outlook
Moody's estimates that its rating will rise in the next 12-18 months if the improvement in debt levels and fiscal performance continues, despite upcoming elections.
Government invests 28 million to improve migrant majority neighborhoods
"The south Tel Aviv neighborhoods will become a national priority," Minister of Construction and Housing Yoav Gallant said.
Netanyahu corruption drama casts a shadow of uncertainty on a busy Knesset
If – and it’s a big if – there’s an election soon, the coalition will want to have at least some recent accomplishments to bring to the voters, or at least to show they really tried.
Weekend fighting in Syria seen tipping balance on defense budget
Liberman's demand for increase arises from the introduction of "equilibrium breaking" weaponry into the region in the past two years.
Amid indictment debacle, Knesset passes 2019 budget in first reading
Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon said that passing the budget in its first reading is "already strengthening the Israeli economy."
Ministers protest ahead of approving Israel's 2019 budget
Jerusalem mayor to PM: Finance Ministry keeping funds from municipality
Treasury denies claims, says special grants to capital at all-time high.
After protests, Israel approves NIS 1.45 b. increase in disability funds
In September, following protests in which disabled people obstructed busy intersections, the government approved a NIS 4.2 billion increase in disability benefits over the next four years.
Netanyahu asks coalition heads for political calm so state budget can pass
Speaking in a meeting of coalition party heads, Netanyahu and Moshe Kahlon said no new projects would be added to the budget and urged them to accept the Finance Ministry’s proposal as is.
Kahlon pushes initiative to ensure full-term government
Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon's push for another two-year budget would ensure relative security for the Knesset's current tenure.
