Budget
Israel's budget deadline: What happens if Knesset cannot agree in time? - explainer
By law, failure to pass the budget by March 31 leads to an automatic collapse of the government and snap elections within about 90 days.
Knesset advances 2026 state budget in first reading amid coalition crisis over haredi draft
Netanyahu convenes emergency meeting as haredi parties threaten to block state budget vote
Knesset to vote on first reading of 2026 state budget, amid haredi parties' threats
Is the 2025 budget Israel's next social powder keg? - analysis
The budget is an opportunity for the government to show the public it is prioritizing the needs of the many.
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.
Budget deficit could pass 10% at years end, opposition MKs warn
The result is that ahead of the 2025 budget, the state will either need to reduce its spending, which could affect its ability to provide services; or raise taxes.
No matter how big, Israel's defense budget alone can't provide security
Former INSS head says security is dependent on a diplomatic process, not just budgetary increase.
Former Bank of Israel governor: Gov't economic response to Israel-Hamas war is insufficient
There are many characteristics of Israel's economy that make it resilient, says expert, but the future of the war could have drastic impacts on Israel's economy.
Knesset already reaches budget deficit yearly ceiling in April
If you neutralize the effect of delayed taxes due to Passover, the budget still eclipsed its ceiling and reached 6.7%.
Government budget approved: Cities expected to renew under state auspices
Israel gears up for a new wave of urban renewal agreements with an approved budget of NIS 120 million, extending to 7 more local authorities.
Magen David Adom does not appear in Israel’s state budget - Eli Bin
MDA’s resources are acquired through many donations, which also come from philanthropists in Israel but mainly from abroad.
Knesset to hold marathon session to approve 2024 budget
Opposition party Yesh Atid filed a no-confidence motion on Monday over the government's failure to close what finance ministry officials said were unnecessary ministries.
The Bank of Israel: Interest rate stands unchanged at 4.5%
Amir Yaron of the Bank of Israel extends public relief and calls for a committee to devise a multi-year defense budget plan due to economic challenges
