Israeli Government Budget

 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.

Welfare, wage, and ministry cuts: Treasury unveils plan for 2025 budget

The budget outline includes closing five ministries and numerous budget cuts to ministries, which may bring resistance from ministers and slow its passage through the Knesset.

Here's why now is the most critical and opportune time to invest in Israeli AI tech

As the war that began on October 7 continues, Israel faces critical challenges in security, energy, and the economy, the nation must turn to its innovative spirit: AI technology.

By SHLOMO MIRVIS
25/09/2024

NIS 727 billion budget expansion passes in Knesset as Israel-Hamas War continues

The Knesset approved a second 2024 budget, driven by the Israel-Hamas war, with 57 votes for and 51 against.

Smotrich advances extra-budgetary war funds despite Finance min professional warning

Finance Minister Smotrich seeks approval for a NIS 3 billion fund to cover war expenses, sparking internal tension over Israel's budget management.

25/08/2024

Government announces extension of evacuations from North, South

The evacuation extensions will be financed by a sweeping 1% budget cut.

Israel's 2025 budget: Smotrich announces changes to how budget built, work to start this week

Per the minister's instructions, presentations on the budget will be held over two focused days instead of over the course of months.

09/06/2024

Netanyahu, Smotrich blame each other for price hikes

"It is inconceivable that the concern for the PA and terror funds that it pays to families of terrorists will be more important than the citizens of Israel," Smotrich wrote.

'Dermer promised the Saudis a Palestinian state': Liberman hits back at government

Liberman, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, criticized the government's budget plan and raised concerns that cabinet member Dermer made commitments to the Saudis about a Palestinian state.

14/03/2024
  Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Knesset plenum

Israel's Knesset passes national budget as Netanyahu reaches last-minute deal

In an unexpected development, Agriculture Minister Dichter threatened to not support the budget over cuts to agricultural research, leading to an announced delay.

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