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IDF cancels training for dozens of combat units amid budget uncertainty
Cancellations affect exercises planned for 2026 across multiple commands, as the military fears budget cuts or early elections could delay approval, threatening readiness after two years of continuous war
Yoav Zitun
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01.11.26
Budget battle reopens: Defense establishment demands an additional 8 billion shekel
Security officials believe that to avoid a return to the conditions that preceded October 6, 2023, a budget of at least 120 billion shekels will be required, and possibly even more; Finance Ministry: 'Enormous sums allocated to defense'
Gad Lior
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12.31.25
Finance committee approves 1.8 billion shekels from budget reserve for religious education
The funds, largely tied to coalition agreements, will flow mainly to ultra-Orthodox school networks and settlement education, drawing criticism over oversight and the lack of core curriculum requirements
Zvi Zerahia, Calcalist
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12.25.25
New speed cameras, higher fines: Israel’s 2026 traffic enforcement
Israel plans to replace fixed speed cameras with smarter systems, deploy targeted traffic patrols and impose unprecedented penalties for seven life-threatening offenses, including on-the-spot vehicle seizures, aiming to curb the rise in road deaths — though full implementation remains uncertain
Sivan Hilaie
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12.12.25
What you need to know about the 2026 state budget
The defense budget will increase the deficit to 3.9% and probably more, milk reform is in, tax exemption on packages will increase to $150 and the middle class will profit from income tax benefits; Here's everything you need to know
Gad Lior
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12.07.25
Government approves 2026 state budget after breakthrough on defense funding
Budget raises deficit to 3.9%, advances dairy reform despite opposition, expands transport funding and keeps tourism VAT exemption; education budget grows to 94 billion shekels with new support for special education, STEM and postwar services
ynet correspondents
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12.05.25
Finance Ministry wins budget battle after IDF sought 140 billion shekels, gets 'only' 112 billion
In significant policy step that contradicts position of IDF chief Zamir, Katz decided to cut annual reserve call-up from about 60,000 to 40,000 service members
Yoav Zitun
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12.05.25
Netanyahu backs massive increase to defense budget, despite Smotrich's opposition
Treasury officials recently froze several military contracts, accusing defense establishment of overspending and warning that rising security costs would have major impact on 2026 budget, including the possibility of new tax on banks
Gad Lior
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11.18.25
Defense Ministry chief blasts Finance Ministry for blocking 'critical' security deals
Amid ongoing budget disputes, Defense Ministry Director-General Amir Baram warns that Finance Ministry delays in critical procurement endangering Israel’s readiness, rejecting claims of waste
ynet
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11.11.25
Cost of Gaza war escalation could top NIS 15.4 billion, threatening Israeli budget stability
Finance Ministry officials warn expansion of ground operations will trigger steep cuts to public services, and require new taxes, as Israel faces growing pressure to fund prolonged reservist mobilization and defense needs
Gad Lior
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05.05.25
IDF says it needs billions more to continue financing ongoing Gaza war
Military estimates will need additional $2.6 billion to fund expanded Gaza war, including ground operations; Finance Ministry strongly opposes increase, warning it could lead to deeper government budget cuts or higher deficits
Gad Lior
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04.20.25
Israeli lawmakers approve 2025 state budget as protests continue outside Knesset
After hours of debate, the Knesset on Tuesday afternoon approved Israel’s 2025 state budget by vote of 66-52; It totals approximately 620 billion shekels — the largest in Israel’s history, including significant increases in defense spending and coalition-related allocations but also difficult cuts
ynet correspondents
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03.25.25
Government races to pass record-high budget; slashes funds for social programs, war-hit communities
Proposed budget, totaling approximately 620 billion shekels ($168 billion), is the largest in Israel’s history; among cuts are funds for LGBTQ community, at-risk youth, local crime prevention, education, and national health cut
Sivan Hilaie
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03.24.25
Knesset approves key budget bills as deadline looms
Plenum approves in second and third reading the state budget framework, which will stand at 619 billion shekels, alongside a cut of 35 billion shekels to meet the 4.9% deficit target - 4.9%; It also approved the Economic Arrangements Law, which directs how the budget will be distributed; Budget must be approved by March 31 or the government will automatically dissolve
Gad Lior
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03.20.25
Gaza ceasefire to help Israel's credit rating, Moody's says
'Effective implementation of the ceasefire and progress towards a durable de-escalation of hostilities in Gaza would reduce downside risks credit strength,' analyst says
Reuters
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01.21.25
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