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
Israel's 2025 budget boosts public diplomacy, transportation with major investments
The 2025 Israeli budget allocates 545 million NIS for public diplomacy, with additional funds for defense and public transportation, aiming to support reservists and reduce social disparities.
Protesters block Jerusalem roads as Knesset passes 2025 budget, nine arrested
Protesters blocked multiple entrances to the Knesset while a vote was held on the 2025 budget, as police attempted to disperse them.
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
Can Israel’s economy withstand a second round of war, judicial reform, and soaring debt? - analysis
Israel's workforce is spread thin from war, extensive support to citizens, and high cost of living. Will the Israeli economy survive?
Knesset set for final 2025 budget voting overnight
The Knesset will debate the state budget overnight as haredi draft demands add tension; final votes are set for Tuesday after months of political maneuvering.
Cuts to the National Authority for Community Safety will harm communities - opinion
We call on the National Security Ministry to immediately halt these huge cuts, will effectively lead to the cessation of the authority’s activity in all Israeli cities and will harm communities.
Israelis didn't question attacking Gaza on Oct. 7, they are now - editorial
On October 7, no one questioned Netanyahu’s reasons for going to war. Now, many do – undermining the sense of national purpose and solidarity that was once so clear.
First budget bills expected to pass into law overnight
The bills were expected to pass with a comfortable majority, following the return of MK Itamar Ben-Gvir’s Otzma Yehudit party to the government.
Knesset tensions rise as opposition seeks to block budget cuts
Israel’s 2025 budget faces opposition pushback over proposed spending cuts, potentially delaying its approval ahead of the March 31 deadline.
Coalition struggling to muster majority to pass 2025 budget, sources say
The bill is currently being prepared in the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee but is unlikely to pass by the end of the month.
