Finance Ministry
From Tel Aviv to Haifa in 30 minutes: Israel Railways to launch high-speed line by 2029
According to the Transportation Ministry, trains on the new line will be capable of speeds up to 250 kilometers per hour.
Israel to boost defense spending by NIS 42 b. in light of multi-front wars
Gov't launches project to rebuild homes destroyed by Iranian missiles
Government, labor associations announce compensation for businesses amid Iran war
Almost 15,000 homes damaged by Iranian attacks, thousands evacuated
Some 24 buildings were identified as needing to be demolished following damage from Iranian strikes, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said.
Israel's economy must function amid Iran attacks, chairman of umbrella business org says
“The Israeli economy has been operating for nearly two years in a state of war and has gained significant experience in handling emergency situations."
'Allies don't sanction allies': Finance Minister Smotrich unfazed by UK sanctions - interview
“There will be a very strong response toward these countries, the Palestinian Authority, and steps which will significantly strengthen Israel's presence in Judea and Samaria."
Smotrich orders cancellation of waiver on cooperation with Palestinian banks
This move could effect the collapse of the PA.
Israel approves 22 West Bank settlements amid war with Hamas, pressure for Palestinian state
Legal Affairs correspondent Sarah Ben-Nun explains the context of settlement approval, touching on expansion during the Israel-Hamas War, IDF operations in the West Bank, and more.
Gov't approves establishment of 22 new West Bank settlements
The decision includes plans to renew settlement activity in northern Samaria and develop new communities along the Jordan Valley border.
Finance Ministry, Teachers Union reach agreement in wake of teacher strikes
In addition, the clause published in the May 4 draft proposal that would have halted rank promotions for four months has been removed.
Court rules: Teachers who took sick leave as protest must return to work
Some tens of thousands of teachers have been on a “sick day” strike since the start of the week.
'It's about more than money': Uncertainty remains over end to teacher strike despite deal
Despite new understandings between the Finance Ministry and the Teachers’ Union, it remains unclear whether disruptions in the education system will soon come to an end.
Gov't members to raise own salaries while teachers strike over budget cuts - report
Just one day earlier, Smotrich wrote a letter to teachers, assuring them that rumors of government members receiving a pay raise are false.
‘You are being incited with lies’: Smotrich denies Finance Ministry responsible for teacher pay cuts
Smotrich claimed there were necessary budget cuts across multiple sectors as a result of the war's growing cost.
