Budget Approval

Knesset approves 2024 budget

62 MKs voted for the budget while 55 objected. Yair Lapid: 'The most sectarian, disconnected, and careless budget in the history of the state.'

Credit agency Fitch encouraged by Israel's budget

International credit rating agency says approval of budget is "in line with our expectations".

MK warns: There is severe incitement that could end in tragedy

MK Alex Kushnir on approval of budget: It is strange that this has become so dramatic in the State of Israel.

Yair Lapid:

'Kahane's supporters are ideological descendants of Yigal Amir'

Speaking at party meeting, Lapid insists government will pass budget & survive its four years in power.

Another MK threatens to vote against the budget

Yamina member Abir Kara wants Knesset to pass business licensing reforms. 'I have the full backing of the Prime Minister.'

Avigdor Liberman: I won't be attending COVID Cabinet meetings

"It's more important to get down to work," Finance Minister insists.

Blue & White fuss about budget is spin, says Finance Minister

Regardless of what Blue & White say, plans for 2021 budget are proceeding according to outline.

NIS 600 million to Education Ministry

Community centers, youth movements, matriculation exam tutoring to continue despite provisional government after special budgets approved.

Lapid: Expose agreements between PM and haredim

Yesh Atid chairman demands that Netanyahu and haredi parties be forced to reveal agreements on budget approval and Litzman appointment.

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.

School boycott threat for lack of protected buses

Binyamin parents disgusted with hand-wringing between MK Gafni and Finance Minister, demand children's transportation protection budget.

'Kahlon is striking investors on the head with a hammer'

Pending heavy taxation, real estate investors say they won't stop buying new apartments - but they won't be intent on selling them, either.

Approved unanimously: Biannual budget passed

On the cusp of calling new elections, the government has finally passed a new budget. Education Minister: Government truly values education.

Jewish Home MK: No subsidy, no budget

MK Moti Yogev is championing tuition breaks for Religious Zionist schools. "The Jewish Home faction will pass this test."

Opposition tears into Jewish Home's MK Smotrich

Smotrich has become the prime minister, says Labor head Herzog. Yesh Atid: Smotrich sold out soldiers.

Minister Accuses Government of Hiding Information

Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel claims that Cabinet was not alerted about the VAT reduction before the budget was set.

Bill: Extend Budget Deadline for 2015-2016

Proposal passes on first reading to allow extra 75 days for budget approval, set biennial budget. Labor MK: budgets are meaningless.

Lapid to Netanyahu: You Can't Blow it All And Go to Elections

Lapid discusses meeting with PM Monday night. Warns that elections will disrupt funding for social services and other ongoing work.

Bennett's Wife on Facebook: When are You Coming Home?

Minister of Economics invited questions from the public on his Facebook page. His wife, Gilat, was among the questioners.

Knesset to Approve 2013-2014 Budget Today

Knesset plenum expected to ratify two-year budget in the first reading, but it will be modified.