state budget![]() Knesset approves 2017-2018 budgetKnesset approves state budget and economic plan for 2017-2018 by a majority of 60 to 48.![]() Knesset Finance Committee approves 2017-2018 budgetKnesset’s Finance Committee approves state budget for 2017-2018. It must still pass its second and third Knesset readings.![]() Knesset approves first reading of state budgetKnesset approves first readings of the State Budget Law and the Arrangements Law for 2017 and 2018.![]() Kahlon and Edelstein agree on structure of Arrangements LawTaxation on a third apartment to be included in the Arrangements Law for 2017-2018.![]() Knesset approves state budget for 2015-201661 coalition members vote in favor of budget, ensuring a stable coalition until at least March of 2017.![]() Coalition fights to approve state budgetAmid technical malfunctions and hundreds of objections from opposition, Knesset members in for long night of voting.![]() Jewish Home behind Jerusalem building thawNaftali Bennett, Uri Ariel presented ultimatum to Netanyahu, Arutz Sheva has learned - to lift freeze in exchange for vote on budget.![]() Opposition plans 32,000 objections to state budgetInstead of a speech filibuster, the opposition plans to use a 'vote filibuster' to wear down MKs and cause the government to fall.![]() Finance Committee approves state budgetFinance Committee approves state budget for 2015-2016 despite difficulties imposed by the opposition.![]() Govt. approves zero-VAT on public transportationThe government made two major compromises with its coalition partners in order to ensure that the state budget is passed by Wednesday.![]() Jewish Home threatens to walk over budgetAfter learning 200 million shekels would be cut from education budget, Naftali Bennett warns Jewish Home could vote against state budget.![]() Knesset Approves First Reading of 2015-2016 BudgetKnesset approves first reading of the Budget Law for 2015-2016. Opposition angry due to absence of PM and Finance Minister.![]() Religious Zionist Programs 'Clean Up' In New State BudgetJewish Home has been working to restore funding to Religious Zionist institutions that were slashed in the past - successfully.![]() Ariel: Religious Zionist Agenda 'Preserved' in New BudgetDespite cuts in the new state budget, funds for Religious Zionist causes were preserved, said Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel.![]() Cabinet Approves Budget for 2015 and 2016Following a late night debate, the Cabinet approves the budget for 2015-2016.![]() Liberman: It's Either This Coalition or New ElectionsForeign Minister declares he will refuse any changes in the make-up of the current coalition, even if that means holding elections.![]() 'Politics of Threats' Between Likud and Yesh AtidCoalition Chairman Levin warns he won't advance Lapid's 0% VAT Bill until Yesh Atid yields on state budget, as tensions continue to build.![]() Lapid: Critics Like 'Schnauzers Left Out in the Rain'Finance Minister Yair Lapid writes his supporters that those who criticize are like “schnauzers who were left out in the rain.”![]() Knesset Approves Budget, Netanyahu's Government SavedThe Knesset approved the second and third readings of the state budget after discussions that lasted for more than 15 hours.![]() PM In Last Minute Bid to Pass Budget, and Save GovernmentPrime Minister Netanyahu met late Monday with the heads of opposition parties in an effort to push through the state budget![]() Feiglin: Fight Terrorist Release by Voting Against the BudgetMK Moshe Feiglin calls on MKs from all parties to vote against the state budget to protest the release of terrorists.![]() Knesset Approves First Reading of State BudgetAfter a heated debate, Knesset approves first reading of budget for 2013-2014 by a majority of 58 to 44.![]() Israelis Protest Against Budget, Netanyahu's ExpensesIsraelis protested against the state budget as well as against the increase in the budget of the Prime Minister’s residence.![]() Government Approves State BudgetAfter talks into the night, the Israeli government approves the state budget for 2013 and 2014, by a majority of 21-1.![]() Hesder Official: Hareidim, Religious Zionists Suffer TogetherThe budget cuts proposed by the government are decimating all yeshivas, a top Hesder Yeshiva official said![]() Activists: Back to the Street for More 'Cottage Cheese Protests'The summer of 2013 is likely to be a “hot” one as protest groups active during the “cottage cheese protests” may take to the streets again![]() Bennett: 100% Behind Lapid, No Matter WhatEconomics Minister Naftali Bennett on Thursday expressed full support for Finance Minister Yair Lapid![]() Lapid: Middle Class Not a 'Money Machine'Finance Minister Yair Lapid has stressed that new taxes and the burden of financing the country cannot fall strictly on the middle class |