Israeli Government Budget
Gov’t allocates over NIS 1 billion to prosecute October 7 terrorists in military tribunals
Lawmakers who sponsored the bill likened it to the Eichmann trials in 1961, which broadcast live and recorded testimonies of Holocaust survivors throughout the world before the execution.
Israel’s 'bloated, unstable' gov't harms public service, wastes millions each year, report finds
Knesset Finance panel debates transfer of NIS 98 million to haredi schools
Protesters block Knesset entrance following approval of 2026 state budget
Israel's Knesset begins marathon debate on new 2024 budget
Although the 2024 budget is highly likely to be passed into law by Wednesday, many controversial factors remain on the agenda, namely funding for the haredi education system.
Transportation Min. to pay hundreds of thousands to provide buses to ultra-Orthodox wedding
The report clarified that it is a large event, and the request would include dozens of busses, which is estimated to cost the state hundreds of thousands of shekels.
Unity government must include friends and rivals - editorial
According to the official Knesset website, a national unity government is one based on a broad coalition, the members of which also include representatives of rival parliamentary groups.
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.
