Israeli Government Budget
Protesters block Knesset entrance following approval of 2026 state budget
"While the Israeli public is sitting in shelters, the government of massacre approves a pig-sized budget," the protesters stated.
Netanyahu, Smotrich to 'set aside' haredi draft law, approve billions in defense funding for war
Outcome of state budget vote uncertain amid coalition crisis over haredi draft
2026 budget reading puts government at risk, after months of ideological sparring - analysis
Israeli cabinet approves controversial wartime budget for 2024
According to a statement by the Finance Ministry, the updated budget for 2024 is approximately NIS 582 billion, which reflects a rise of approximately NIS 70 billion in government spending.
'Israel needs NIS 171 billion to match Western standards'
A lack of effective government highlights the necessity for substantial reform in Israel's civil infrastructure, increasing investment in several areas.
Movement for Quality of Gov't urges AG to ban coalition funds
Following the passing of the amended 2023 budget last week, the Movement for Quality of Government (MQG) urged in a letter to Baharav-Miara to freeze coalition funds.
Revised 2023 State Budget approved, to be reviewed in coming days
An additional 28.9 billion shekels has been allocated for 2023 to cover rising war-related expenses
Likud holds first faction meeting in months ahead of budget vote
The amended budget faces heavy criticism from the opposition for its continued use of coalition funds which Finance Minister and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said wouldn't be used during the war
Direct coalition funds to the war effort, now - editorial
Today, as Israel faces an unforeseen expenditure of enormous proportions and an economic crisis that may linger for years, using these funds for anything else is downright scandalous.
Israel shuts down public diplomacy ministry, budget heads to South
The Public Diplomacy Ministry was opened at the beginning of this year for the first time since 1975 and was in charge of hasbara (explaining) in Israel and abroad.
Gov't allocates NIS 2 million to back non-Orthodox faith groups
These funds will be administered by the Social Equality Ministry, which is headed by Amichai Chikli.
Smotrich unfreezes funds for Israeli Arabs after security chiefs meeting
As part of the agreement reached, the funds will be transferred from the Finance Ministry to the Interior Ministry, which will then allocate and move the funds over to Arab local councils.
Pensioners and volunteers won’t save education - opinion
The system is unable to support its teachers to cope with the cost of living, and with the growing challenges in educating Israeli children.
