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.

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The Knesset building, home of Israel's legislature, in Jerusalem, on November 14, 2022 (Illustrative).
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen after the vote on the state budget at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, January 28, 2026.

Knesset advances 2026 state budget in first reading amid coalition crisis over haredi draft

The Degel Hatorah faction within United Torah Judaism received a green light from spiritual leader Rabbi Dov Lando to vote in favor of the state budget, Lando's office said.

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Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as lawmakers gather at the Knesset plenum to vote on a bill that would limit some Supreme Court power, in Jerusalem July 24, 2023.

Netanyahu convenes emergency meeting as haredi parties threaten to block state budget vote

Both haredi parties have threatened to withhold support for the state budget unless agreements are reached on the draft law to avoid conscription.

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The Knesset building, home of Israel's legislature, in Jerusalem, on November 14, 2022 (Illustrative).

Knesset to vote on first reading of 2026 state budget, amid haredi parties' threats

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.

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Ben-Gvir agrees to vote with coalition after alleged ‘progress’ in budget negotiations

According to the statement, the Prime Minister instructed the parties to reach finalized agreements within seven days.

JANUARY 13, 2025ByELIAV BREUER
Itamar Ben-Gvir (L) and Bezalel Smotrich.

Future of the IDF: Nagel Commission issues report on transforming military

Its mandate did not include anything relating to probing the Oct. 7 failure, rather only a forward-looking view to preparing the IDF for the future.

JANUARY 6, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Ya'akov Nagel is seen with IDF soldiers operating in the background (illustrative)

Netanyahu's hospital visit highlights Knesset drama amid coalition instability - opinion

Netanyahu's Knesset appearance after surgery highlights coalition fragility amid protests, Ben-Gvir’s rebellion, and opposition resistance, raising questions about Israel’s political stability.

JANUARY 6, 2025BySUSAN HATTIS ROLEF
(L-R) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Itamar Ben-Gvir, December 16, 2024

Majority of Israelis support dismissal of Ben-Gvir after Trapped Profits Law vote - poll

Among Likud voters, opinions are divided: 35% support Ben-Gvir's dismissal, 40% oppose it, and 25% remain undecided.

JANUARY 4, 2025ByMOSHE COHEN
A vote at the assembly hall of the Knesset in Jerusalem, on December 31, 2024.

Foreign Minister Sa'ar can spend $150m. on public diplomacy. This is how he should do it - opinion

Sa'ar's new budget is the first step toward correcting 77 years of mistakes in neglecting Israel’s effort to explain itself to the world, which is more important than ever.

JANUARY 3, 2025ByGIL HOFFMAN
GIDEON SA’AR

Daunting political challenges await coalition in 2025 - analysis

Coalition to face challenges including budget and haredi IDF draft laws in upcoming year.

DECEMBER 31, 2024ByELIAV BREUER
A vote at the assembly hall of the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on December 31, 2024.

'Stop shaking the coalition': Coalition leaders slam Ben-Gvir for opposing critical bill

Coalition members, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, criticized Ben-Gvir's decision to vote against the critical tax bill.

DECEMBER 31, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir attends a plenum session on the state budget in the assembly hall of the Israeli parliament, December 16, 2024.

Coalition passes key tax bill after Ben-Gvir opposes, avoids major gov't crisis

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu came from the hospital for voting 48 hours after prostate removal surgery

DECEMBER 31, 2024ByELIAV BREUER
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen in the Knesset plenum ahead of a budget vote, December 31, 2024

Key gov’t tax bill in danger after Otzma Yehudit, Agudat Yisrael threaten to vote against

Bill must pass by end of year; expected to create over NIS 9 billion national income in 2025.

DECEMBER 30, 2024ByELIAV BREUER
Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich attend a plenum session on forming the government, in the Israeli parliament, on December 29, 2022.

Director-General of Finance Ministry submits resignation to Smotrich

"I have worked with the Finance Minister hand in hand and I am very sorry to be forced to end my role now," Heisler said.

DECEMBER 25, 2024ByEVE YOUNG, JERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Finance Ministry Director General Shlomi Heisler attend a committee meeting at the Knesset on February 12, 2024.