Budget
On the way to an Israeli AI crisis: Avi Simhon’s unusual warning
National Economic Council head Avi Simhon slammed power grid regulators for blocking data centers, assuring no energy shortages will occur by 2031.
Ankara raises defense spending by 229%, aiming to develop own technologies
IDF warns budget delay will force reserve, intelligence cuts beginning in September
High Court lifts freeze on NIS 78m. Religious Services funding, keeps broader freeze in place
2024 deficit 6.9% of GDP, 2025 budget must be passed, says accountant-general
The provisional budget is much lower than the proposed budget for 2025, and it is impossible to continue to function over time without passing the 2025 budget, the accountant-general said.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Daunting political challenges await coalition in 2025 - analysis
Coalition to face challenges including budget and haredi IDF draft laws in upcoming year.
'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.
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
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.
