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
Knesset approves Israel's 2025 budget despite threats of opposition
The national budget for 2025 will be around NIS 607.4 billion. The government has also approved budget adjustments totaling about NIS 37 billion.
Government convenes for marathon 2025 budget debate
Smotrich said that "after victory," Israel's economy will see "fantastic returns" for years. He did not detail what "victory" entailed or when it would be achieved.
Govt economic plan includes slashing benefits for olim worth over NIS 500,000
A 10% increase in benefits for olim will be worth less.
Smotrich is 'arrogant': Ben-Gvir lashes out at finance minister after budget clash
These comments follow the return of the Knesset for winter session and reports regarding budget cuts for certain ministries.
Welfare, wage, and ministry cuts: Treasury unveils plan for 2025 budget
The budget outline includes closing five ministries and numerous budget cuts to ministries, which may bring resistance from ministers and slow its passage through the Knesset.
Iran's military budget is growing: What does that mean for the Middle East? - analysis
Iran wants to increase the accuracy of its range and the overall number of its ballistic missiles.
Israel's 2025 budget delays a red flag to investors and Israelis - analysis
Israel's economic professionals have stressed it, Ratings agencies have said it - Israel needs a responsible budget for 2025, and it needs to show it can pass one now.
Moody's downgrade due to Israel's clueless leadership, gov't mistrust - expert
Israel's long-term future could continue to deteriorate if the government does not "understand the gravity of the moment."
Uncertainty on when US aid will reach Israel may lead to further 2024 budget adjustments
Because the ministry does not currently know how much American aid will arrive and when, they decided not to account for this in the current expansion of the 2024 budget.
Economist warns: Israel's war costs could reach 10% of GDP, raising urgent challenges
"It is not unlike a second war of independence. And unlike the Yom Kippur War of 1973, which lasted three weeks, its end is not in sight.”
