Budget

Annual plan to set out Israel's national spending for a defined period

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.

13/01/2025
 Itamar Ben-Gvir (L) and Bezalel Smotrich.

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.

 Ya'akov Nagel is seen with IDF soldiers operating in the background (illustrative)

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.

(L-R) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Itamar Ben-Gvir, December 16, 2024

Netanyahu's hospital visit highlights Knesset drama amid coalition instability

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

Among Likud voters, opinions are divided: 35% support Ben-Gvir's dismissal, 40% oppose it, and 25% remain undecided.

By MOSHE COHEN
04/01/2025

Foreign Minister Sa'ar can spend $150m. on public diplomacy. This is how he should do it

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.

03/01/2025

Daunting political challenges await coalition in 2025

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.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen in the Knesset plenum ahead of a budget vote, December 31

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.

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