Israeli Government Budget
Israeli gov't approves NIS 2.5 billion for defense, slashing ministry budgets ahead of elections
According to the announcement, funds will be pulled from government ministries' budgets, resulting in a 4.9% cut for each ministry.
High Court lifts freeze on NIS 78m. Religious Services funding, keeps broader freeze in place
Israel set to transfer one billion shekels to Defense Ministry for 'urgent, classified procurement'
High Court freezes Finance Committee budget transfers over procedural flaws
Israel spent some NIS 40 million on expenses to deal with Gaza riots
Thousands of Gazans protest along the security fence on a weekly basis, taking part in "Great March of Return" demonstrations, which began on March 30th.
Moody's gives Israel a 'positive' economic outlook
Moody's estimates that its rating will rise in the next 12-18 months if the improvement in debt levels and fiscal performance continues, despite upcoming elections.
Government invests 28 million to improve migrant majority neighborhoods
"The south Tel Aviv neighborhoods will become a national priority," Minister of Construction and Housing Yoav Gallant said.
Netanyahu corruption drama casts a shadow of uncertainty on a busy Knesset
If – and it’s a big if – there’s an election soon, the coalition will want to have at least some recent accomplishments to bring to the voters, or at least to show they really tried.
Weekend fighting in Syria seen tipping balance on defense budget
Liberman's demand for increase arises from the introduction of "equilibrium breaking" weaponry into the region in the past two years.
Amid indictment debacle, Knesset passes 2019 budget in first reading
Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon said that passing the budget in its first reading is "already strengthening the Israeli economy."
Ministers protest ahead of approving Israel's 2019 budget
Jerusalem mayor to PM: Finance Ministry keeping funds from municipality
Treasury denies claims, says special grants to capital at all-time high.
After protests, Israel approves NIS 1.45 b. increase in disability funds
In September, following protests in which disabled people obstructed busy intersections, the government approved a NIS 4.2 billion increase in disability benefits over the next four years.
Netanyahu asks coalition heads for political calm so state budget can pass
Speaking in a meeting of coalition party heads, Netanyahu and Moshe Kahlon said no new projects would be added to the budget and urged them to accept the Finance Ministry’s proposal as is.
