Budget
Netanyahu's coalition moves to fast-track controversial laws ahead of upcoming Knesset dissolution
The tensions come after the crisis in Netanyahu’s coalition with the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) parties over the controversial conscription law.
Israel’s 'bloated, unstable' gov't harms public service, wastes millions each year, report finds
Israel just quadrupled its PR budget to $730M, experts claim it won’t work
While IDF soldiers fight, Israel's government rewards draft dodgers - opinion
Government approved 2025 ‘coalition funds’ amidst criticism
Coalition funds are a part of the national budget aimed at enabling the implementation of political agreements.
Gov’t to whitewash over NIS 1 billion political funds in 2025 budget, letter reveals
The vote over coalition funds has been delayed.
UTJ leaders refuse Netanyahu request to delay haredi draft bill
While preparation of the haredi draft bill sped up in the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee in recent weeks, it is still unlikely to pass into law by March 3.
Israel advocacy is an additional Iron Dome for our national security - opinion
We cannot afford to neglect advocacy. This is precisely how the Civil Advocacy Headquarters was founded. But without financial backing from the state, it is fighting a losing battle from the outset.
Treasury official to Post: 'rehabilitating North and South difficult without budget'
Treasury official to Post: The continuing budget has the advantage of slowing expenditure, which moderates the deficit, but this comes with uncertainty and limits on the government to plan and act.
Your Taxes: Surly surtax
As part of the 2025 budget tax package, the Knesset passed an amendment that expands and increases what is sometimes known as the “Rich Man’s Tax” on high-income taxpayers.
Smotrich to haredim – don’t condition budget on IDF draft bill
Smotrich argued that the haredi parties should support the budget regardless – and then could topple the government over the draft, if they wished.
How to teach teens smart money habits and budgeting - opinion
Discover practical tips for teaching teens financial responsibility, from saving strategies to budgeting skills, for a secure future.
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.
