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Haredi boycott of key draft exemption bill vote throws state budget into jeopardy

Ultra-Orthodox lawmakers claimed there was no progress in the discussions on draft bill so they decided not to support vote on the Arrangements Law; צove threatens timetable set by coalition and the advancement of its reforms, including milk reform

Shilo Freid | 02.05.26

מחסור בחלב

Dairy farmers threaten to halt milk supply over controversial reform: 'They are destroying our industry'

Dairy reform promoted by the Minister of Finance and contained in the budget's Arrangements Law is supposed to end dependence on local producers and open the market to imports from abroad; Dairy farmers claim it will cause small dairies to close; 'This reform is pushing us to the edge'

Alexandra Lukash | 02.02.26

נתניהו וסמוטריץ' בישיבת התקציב

Despite record size, first post-war budget lacks growth engines, slashes welfare

Fate of the 2026 budget hinges on ultra-Orthodox party support, as lawmakers push through a costly plan with new taxes on land, banks and e-cigarettes, frozen income tax brackets and no clear growth engines after two years of war

Gad Lior | 01.26.26

צילום: אלכס קולומויסקי

Failure to pass 2026 budget this week will likely trigger early elections, finance ministry warns

Will national elections be brought forward to July? If the state budget is not approved in first reading in Knesset this week, it will not pass the second and third readings by the March 31 deadline; the Haredi parties will not vote to pass the budget unless a draft law also is passed

Gad Lior | 01.19.26

אימון של יחידת יהל"ם. האימון הבא כבר לא יתקיים

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 | 01.11.26

ירי פגזים לעבר הרצועה

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 | 12.31.25

סנדריה ירושלים

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 | 12.25.25

מצלמות מהירת

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 | 12.12.25

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו בישיבת הממשלה לאישור תקציב המדינה לשנת 2026:

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 | 12.07.25

ישיבת הממשלה על התקציב לשנת 2026

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 | 12.05.25

שר הביטחון ישראל כ"ץ ושר האוצר בצלאל סמוטריץ' בסיור משותף ביו"ש

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 | 12.05.25

ירי פגזים לעבר עזה

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 | 11.18.25

מנכ"ל משרד הביטחון כינס את ועדת המל"ח

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 | 11.11.25

תיעוד: פעילות כוחות חטיבת 'אגרוף הברזל' במרחב רפיח

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 | 05.05.25

פעילות כוחות חטיבה 282 ברצועת עזה

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 | 04.20.25

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