Finance Ministry
Smotrich presses Ofer Winter to drop Knesset run in exchange for Defense Ministry appointment
The finance minister additionally stated that he would offer Winter a directorate for haredi (ultra-Orthodox) enlistment and integration into the workforce.
Israeli gov't approves NIS 2.5 billion for defense, slashing ministry budgets ahead of elections
Yaron Zelekha slams Netanyahu's economic policy, vows to cut cost of living
Israel confirms purchase of 12 Apache 'Echo' helicopters in major Boeing defense deal
Safed Rabbinical Court may close this fall despite strong local demand
Several rabbis wrote a letter to the chief rabbi opposing the decision, and the Rabbinical Courts Administration said it is doing everything "in its power" to stop the closure, the report said.
The Finance Ministry’s new move targets small savings
New reform: Instead of paying a penalty to the Tax Authority every time you want to switch to a more profitable track, you will be able to skip between companies and products completely freely.
Israel launches NIS 1.6b. package to support exporters, hi-tech
Finance officials said the plan offers immediate relief, but warned companies must also improve efficiency and adapt to the stronger shekel.
Smotrich launches NIS 1.6 billion aid plan for high-tech and exporters
The Ministry of Finance will inject NIS 1 billion to save startups from closing, and will distribute hundreds of millions more to industrial plants.
"The Treasury took hundreds of billions from National Insurance surpluses"
Former National Insurance director general, Meir Spiegler, in an unprecedented attack on the Ministry of Finance: "Hundreds of billions in collection surpluses have disappeared."
Goldknopf proposes lowering the VAT to 17%
Just a few months before the elections, the housing minister who voted in favor of raising the VAT proposes lowering it to 17%. The Finance Ministry clarifies that the proposals will not be adopted.
The Dimona mayor’s ultimatum to the Ministry of Finance
Benny Biton, Mayor of Dimona and Deputy Chairman of the Federation of Local Authorities: "Every apartment built today represents a loss of NIS 5,000 for the local authority."
End of tax exemption: Tax Authority move will cost property owners dearly in Israel
The move was formulated by the Finance Ministry led by Budget Commissioner and Chief Economist due to rising spending and need for revenue. Next government will approve a two-year budget in 2027.
New Gaza border region teachers, psychologists offered NIS 72,000 grant by Israeli government
Those sought for the grant include professionals versed in English, computers, physics, biology, chemistry, technology, therapeutic professions, kindergarten teaching, and educational counseling.
Israel must overhaul trauma care for 50,000 former IDF soldiers, defense committee urges
A government panel called for a new independent authority to handle tens of thousands of IDF trauma and PTSD cases.
