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's Foreign Ministry quietly launches re-branded hasbara org.
VOI’s mission of “recognizing that the State of Israel’s international legitimacy" is a national security issue of the highest order, an official document states.
A food security pilot program has been added to Israel’s national budget
With NIS 155 million of annual support, the program aims to feed those in need, while granting struggling families the tools needed to escape food insecurity.
Government agrees to formulate national AI plan
The plan could be based on the work of an Israeli cyber industry icon.
Is the government’s cost of living plan any good? - analysis
Prime Minister Bennett held a joint press conference to explain his plan to reduce the cost of living in Israel, with experts weighing in on the potential of the plan to address rising prices.
Tour guides skeptical of Tourism Ministry’s latest effort to revive industry
The Tourism Ministry has committed to grant a NIS 25 million budget for guided tours for the general public by hiring qualified tour guides.
State budget won't be expedited to prevent coalition collapse
There were those in the governing coalition who sought to expedite the budget's passage in an effort to make it harder to topple the government.
Fitch Ratings applauds Israel's budget approval
Israel's financial position has benefited this year from its strong economic rebound, the gradual removal of pandemic restrictions, and particularly strong fiscal revenues from the hi-tech sector.
Will Israel's new budget be effective or catastrophic? - opinion
Only time will tell whether Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's government's budget is good or not.
Gov't plan for Arab community discriminates against Arabs in mixed cities - Lod mayor
The mayor of Lod petitioned the High Court on Thursday against the government's five-year plan for the Arab community, claiming that it excludes Arabs of mixed communities.
Israeli election avoided as state budget passes into law, after 3.5 years
Some opposition MKs mistakenly voted with the coalition, including opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu on a budget clause at 1 a.m.
