Budget
No-bid White House contract awarded for ballroom construction to tune of $500 b.
US President Donald Trump was directly involved in negotiating some costs for the ballroom, A Washington Post report said.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveils £15 billion UK defense plan as legacy project
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Pentagon tells US lawmakers it needs $80 billion for Iran war costs, other bills - report
Knesset passes law defining rehabilitation responsibility in Israel's south, releases budgets
With the passing of the law, NIS five billion from the directorate's NIS 19 billion budget will be released for economic, social and infastructure development.
Israel's economic resilience comes despite gov't policy, expert tells TML
Despite government claims of resilience, economists warn the new budget depends inequality, neglects infrastructure, and bets on short-term political survival over long-term economic stability.
Smotrich passed the state budget, and all it cost was his party - poll
The Religious Zionist Party, led by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, fell below the electoral threshold with just 2.6% support.
Bank of Israel chief critical of 2025 wartime budget
Bank of Israel governor criticized the country's 2025 budget, cautioning that it would not bring down debt levels enough to offset a spike in spending caused by the war.
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.
