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From Pennsylvania to the Bank of Israel

Professor from Donald Trump's alma mater tapped to replace Karnit Flug as governor of Bank of Israel.

From Pennsylvania to the Bank of Israel

Cabinet approves proposal to bring 1,000 Falash Mura to Israel

Legal experts warn: 'Precedent may be applied to immigrants from all over world.'

Cabinet approves proposal to bring 1,000 Falash Mura to Israel

Finance Minister: We'll deduct payments to murderer

Finance Minister Kahlon promises to deduct payments to Ari Fuld's murderer from money transferred to Palestinian Authority.

Finance Minister: We'll deduct payments to murderer

Amendment to allow State to refuse funding to inciters

Culture Minister, Finance Minister push amendment allowing gov't to refuse funding to groups which seek to undermine the State of Israel.

Amendment to allow State to refuse funding to inciters

DM: Defense budget is an investment, not an expense

Defense Minister Liberman slams criticism of IDF budget, says every penny spent is an investment in Israel's future.

DM: Defense budget is an investment, not an expense

US, Israel team up to tighten Iran sanctions

Israeli Finance Minister, US Treasury Secretary meet in Washington, form joint team to ramp up economic sanctions on Tehran.

US, Israel team up to tighten Iran sanctions

Finance Minister: Rise in housing prices isn't my problem

Finance Minister Kahlon slams those who say rising cost of housing reflects poor decision-making.

Finance Minister: Rise in housing prices isn't my problem

Kahlon: 'I'm not afraid of elections'

'It could be this is the time for elections. Everything has to come to an end.'

Kahlon: 'I'm not afraid of elections'

Israel's credit rating upgraded

S&P upgrades Israel’s credit rating to AA- with a stable outlook. Kahlon: We will continue to lead a responsible economic and social policy.

Israel's credit rating upgraded

Finance Minister announces drought in Negev

Finance Minister approves recommendation to compensate farmers for loss of produce caused by drought.

Finance Minister announces drought in Negev

Doctors demand Finance Minister raise tax on rolling tobacco

Doctors, nurses, sign letter demanding Finance Minister Kahlon equate taxes on rolling tobacco with those of regular cigarettes.

Doctors demand Finance Minister raise tax on rolling tobacco

Kahlon: I don't want Jews in Umm al-Fahm

Finance Minister details new budget for homefront defense, says Jews moving into Arab villages could cause a 'provocation.'

Kahlon: I don't want Jews in Umm al-Fahm

Yehuda Glick ends hunger strike

MK Glick ends 25-day hunger strike to protest low taxes on rolling tobacco.

Yehuda Glick ends hunger strike

Kahlon to Netanyahu: You only know how to talk

Finance Minister slams PM for proposal to pass mandatory labor arbitration law.

Kahlon to Netanyahu: You only know how to talk

Regev to Kahlon: How long will you close your eyes?

Culture Minister demands Finance Minister cease all funding to radical organizations which libel the State of Israel.

Regev to Kahlon: How long will you close your eyes?

Glick: Kahlon ignores the Knesset

MK on hunger strike slams Finance Minister for ignoring unanimous Knesset committee decisions, expert opinion on rolling tobacco tax.

Glick: Kahlon ignores the Knesset

Regev disclaims responsibility, accuses Kahlon

Culture Minister agrees with bereaved parents seeking to prevent anti-Israeli film prize nomination: 'Stop perverse use of public platform.'

Regev disclaims responsibility, accuses Kahlon

MK Yehudah Glick on hunger strike for 13 days

Likud MK continues hunger strike to demand Finance Minister raise taxes on rolling tobacco, end 'circle of death' of smoking.

MK Yehudah Glick on hunger strike for 13 days

Bennett, Liberman, or Kahlon to join the Likud?

Transportation Minister: Only those who have not left the party can lead the Likud.

Bennett, Liberman, or Kahlon to join the Likud?

'Finance Minister harming National Service to save money'

Minister Uri Ariel says he was caught off guard by Finance Ministry's appeal against bill to save National Service.

'Finance Minister harming National Service to save money'

Jewish Home's revenge on Kahlon

Jewish Home Faction Chair MK Shuli Mualem-Refaeli files appeal against Kulanu MK's law after Kahlon appeals against Jewish Home bill.

Jewish Home's revenge on Kahlon

Finance minister declares war on national service

Minister Kahlon files appeal against MK Smotrich's bill on national service. Now the ball is in PM Netanyahu's court.

Finance minister declares war on national service

MK begins hunger strike to raise tobacco tax

MK Yehuda Glick hunger strikes until Finance Minister imposes rolling tobacco tax. 'I can no longer say my hands didn't spill this blood.'

MK begins hunger strike to raise tobacco tax

Damage from kite terrorism: 5 million shekels

Finance Minister says government to expedite compensation to farmers whose land and crops were damaged by Gaza fire kites.

Damage from kite terrorism: 5 million shekels

Kahlon: We'll kick Iran out of Syria

Finance Minister says government has learned from Hezbollah buildup not to allow Iran to amass similar arsenal of missiles in Syria.

Kahlon: We'll kick Iran out of Syria

Jewish Home:

'No other solution to infiltrator problem'

Jewish Home rejects criticism of Override Clause limiting Supreme Court's power, says bill is only solution to illegal immigration problem.

'No other solution to infiltrator problem'

Will poll numbers change Kahlon's position on Override Clause?

Survey shows Kulanu leader stands to lose votes in next election if he continues to oppose Overrule Clause.

Will poll numbers change Kahlon's position on Override Clause?

Israel to compensate victims of 'kite terrorism'

State of Israel to compensate farmers from Gaza Belt whose fields were damaged by firebomb kites flown from Gaza.

Israel to compensate victims of 'kite terrorism'

How Israel is aiding the Gaza rioters

Why does the Israeli government provide tax breaks to organizations which help Gaza rioters attacking IDF soldiers?

How Israel is aiding the Gaza rioters

'We are dealing with a cynical, evil and cruel enemy'

Finance Minister Kahlon says Gaza riots part of Hamas plans to carry out terror attacks, not spontaneous protest of civilians.

'We are dealing with a cynical, evil and cruel enemy'

Embassy Move:

'This is a historic moment'

Finance Minister signs special waiver allowing US embassy to be relocated to Jerusalem in time for 70th Independence Day.

'This is a historic moment'

PA warns: Gaza on the verge of collapse

PA official in charge of civil affairs tells Kahlon the PA will stop paying Gaza employees beginning April 1.

PA warns: Gaza on the verge of collapse

Finance Minister: I'll lower taxes after Passover

Finance Minister Kahlon promises additional tax breaks after Passover, insists housing prices will drop eventually.

Finance Minister: I'll lower taxes after Passover

Kahlon: Netanyahu must resign if indicted

Finance Minister says that he will not support Netanyahu if Attorney General Mandelblit decides to indict him.

Kahlon: Netanyahu must resign if indicted

Knesset approves 2019 budget

Knesset approves second and third readings of 2019 state budget by a majority of 63 to 54.

Knesset approves 2019 budget

IQOS cigarettes to be taxed as regular cigarettes

Finance Committee approves taxing IQOS electronic cigarette as regular cigarettes - after year-long battle.

IQOS cigarettes to be taxed as regular cigarettes

Finance Minister: Program for affordable housing to continue

Finance Minister Kahlon says program offering young couples a reduced price on their first home won't end due to political tensions.

Finance Minister: Program for affordable housing to continue

Kahlon threatens election if budget not approved

Finance Minister asks PM Netanyahu to ensure the state budget is approved on schedule.

Kahlon threatens election if budget not approved

Finance Minister:

'Serious damage to public trust in the judicial system'

Minister Kahlon demands examination of past cases of connections between judges and investigators appearing before them.

'Serious damage to public trust in the judicial system'

Report: Israel to grant work permits to 100,000 PA laborers

25% increase in the number of work permits issued by Israel to PA workers, rising to 100,000.

Report: Israel to grant work permits to 100,000 PA laborers

Kahlon: The Americans are the only honest brokers

Finance Minister meets PA leader, urges PA to accept U.S. mediation in peace talks.

Kahlon: The Americans are the only honest brokers

Finance Minister backs Netanyahu

Finance Minister responds to police recommendations re PM, saying 'only Attorney General entitled to make decisions on indictment.'

Finance Minister backs Netanyahu

Kahlon urged to cancel benefits to Amnesty

MK Nava Boker urges Finance Minister to cancel the economic benefits given by the State of Israel to Amnesty International.

Kahlon urged to cancel benefits to Amnesty

Kahlon to meet PA leader

Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon will meet PA government head Rami Hamdallah on Sunday.

Kahlon to meet PA leader

First time:

Finance Ministry withholds Palestinian Authority funds

Israel withholds PA funds to pay injured collaborators; 'Makes it clear Israel will stand by those who stood by it during war on terror.'

Finance Ministry withholds Palestinian Authority funds

Finance Minister: 'Delusional' to think I'll disband coalition

Finance Minister Kahlon says he won't disband coalition, insists PM Netanyahu step down if Attorney General decides to indict him.

Finance Minister: 'Delusional' to think I'll disband coalition

Netanyahu gov't passes 400 billion NIS 2019 budget

Coalition approves $117 billion 2019 budget, with tax cuts, increased disability benefits, reduced spending on yeshiva students.

Netanyahu gov't passes 400 billion NIS 2019 budget

'This government is here to work, and will finish out its term'

PM Netanyahu praises Finance Minister Kahlon's 'excellent' budget, and promises current government will finish out its term.

'This government is here to work, and will finish out its term'

Will Israeli elementary schools run holiday programs?

Education Minister, Finance Minister, present 'holiday school' plan for preschoolers and elementary students.

Will Israeli elementary schools run holiday programs?

Jerusalem municipality declares general strike

Jerusalem municipality declares general strike over feud with Finance Ministry. Strike does not include schools.

Jerusalem municipality declares general strike

Kahlon won't budge on Nationality Law

Coalition trouble ahead? Head of Kulanu faction says he will not support bill that defines Israel as a Jewish state.

Kahlon won't budge on Nationality Law

Finance Minister announces massive tax cuts

Finance Minister announces exemptions on import taxes for range of items including cosmetics, electric appliances, clothing, and shoes.

Finance Minister announces massive tax cuts

Kahlon at Netiv Ha'avot:

Finance Min. supports holding off on Nativ Ha'avot demolitions

Finance Min. visits Nativ Ha'avot with Kulanu members, supports delay in carrying out ruling. 'Country foot-dragging for too many years.'

Finance Min. supports holding off on Nativ Ha'avot demolitions

Can Netanyahu's coalition hold together through 2019?

PM Netanyahu, Finance Minister Kahlon look to pass 2019 budget by end of winter Knesset session to ensure coalition lasts full term.

Can Netanyahu's coalition hold together through 2019?

Knesset riot:

Coalition chair tries to oust MK Smotrich from Finance Committee

Zionist Union and Jewish Home struggle against government intention to empty JNF coffers and force it to transfer funds to State.

Coalition chair tries to oust MK Smotrich from Finance Committee

'We can't return terrorists' bodies'

Minister Moshe Kahlon addresses issue of holding of terrorist bodies by Israel at faction meeting and declares: 'The decision is correct.'

'We can't return terrorists' bodies'

Israel eyes massive tax cuts

'20% of Israelis pay 80% of taxes,' says Finance Minister, promising to remedy situation with cuts to import, income, and business taxes.

Israel eyes massive tax cuts

Gabbay: When we have 30 seats, everyone will want to join

Zionist Union chairman responds to Kahlon and Liberman, who both ruled out being part of a left-wing government.

Gabbay: When we have 30 seats, everyone will want to join

Kulanu, Yisrael Beytenu, won't join left-wing government

Finance Minister Kahlon says he's 'part of the nationalist camp,' won't sit with a leading party which opposes a united Jerusalem.

Kulanu, Yisrael Beytenu, won't join left-wing government

Minimum wage raised to 5,300 shekels

Labor Committee approves raising minimum wage to 5,300 shekels ($1,513) per month.

Minimum wage raised to 5,300 shekels