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Israeli-media coverage mentioning Finance Committee, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.

Politics7 hours ago

Shas Leader Aryeh Deri Backs Likud Candidates Supporting Haredi Interests Ahead of Primaries

Shas leader Aryeh Deri is backing Likud MKs Boaz Bismuth, Hanoch Milwitsky, Ofir Katz, and Avichai Boaron in the upcoming primaries for their support of Haredi interests, directin…

Politics2 days ago

Israel to Close Holy Sites to Visitors Ahead of High Holidays Due to Budget Freeze

Israel's Ministry of Religious Services will close all holy sites to visitors at the end of August due to a Supreme Court freeze on budget transfers. This closure affects key reli…

Economy4 days ago

Israel’s Concentration Committee Advises Against Shapir’s Acquisition of Ashdod Refinery

Israel’s Concentration Committee has advised against Shapir Engineering’s acquisition of the Ashdod Oil Refinery, citing concerns over excessive market concentration. The final de…

Politics4 days ago

Local Government Appeals Supreme Court Order Freezing Budget Transfers to Municipalities

The Center for Local Government has appealed to Israel's Supreme Court to lift a freeze on budget transfers for summer schools and development projects, warning delays could cause…

General4 days ago

Over 20,000 Toddlers Face Lack of Supervised Daycare as Caregiver Shortage Worsens

Over 20,000 toddlers in Israel will begin the school year without supervised daycare due to a caregiver shortage, causing a social and economic crisis. Organizations urge the gove…

Politics6 days ago·2 outlets

Netanyahu Faces Backlash Over Draft Law Spin Ahead of Likud Primaries

Prime Minister Netanyahu’s promise of harsh military draft reforms and controversial budget allocations have sparked internal Likud conflict and public criticism ahead of August p…

Netanyahu Faces Backlash Over Draft Law Spin Ahead of Likud Primaries
Politics6 days ago

Israeli Government Pushes IDF to Limits Amid Political Turmoil and Draft Evasion Crisis

Israel’s government is pushing the IDF to its operational limits while protecting draft evaders with Iron Dome coverage, amid political infighting and societal divisions. The mili…

PoliticsAug 6, 2026

Supreme Court Petitions Challenge Tax Benefit Revocation for Ultra-Orthodox Institutions

Two petitions filed with Israel's Supreme Court challenge the Attorney General's directive to revoke tax benefits from ultra-Orthodox Torah institutions whose students do not serv…

PoliticsAug 6, 2026

Legal Expert Urges Initiating Constitutional Crisis to Restore Separation of Powers in Israel

Attorney Yoram Sheftel contends that Israel's Supreme Court lacks authority to block Knesset Finance Committee fund transfers and urges the government to provoke a constitutional…

PoliticsAug 6, 2026

MK Milvitsky Calls to Close Israel's High Court and Transfer Powers to New Constitutional Court

MK Hanoch Milvitsky criticized a Supreme Court judge's budget freeze decision and called to close the High Court of Justice, transferring powers to a new constitutional court chos…

PoliticsAug 6, 2026·2 outlets

Rabbinical Courts Face Forced Shutdown Sunday Over Frozen Government Funds

Israel's rabbinical courts are set to shut down Sunday after the Supreme Court blocked 18 million shekels in government payments, risking a repeat of Microsoft system shutdowns du…

PoliticsAug 5, 2026·11 outlets

Supreme Court Judge Halts Controversial Budget Transfers During Israeli Election Campaign

Supreme Court Justice Alex Stein temporarily froze hundreds of millions of shekels in budget transfers approved during Israel's election campaign, citing procedural flaws. The fun…

PoliticsAug 5, 2026

Democrats' Naama Lazimi Endorses Yair Golan as Defense Minister After Elections

Democratic Party MK Naama Lazimi praised party leader Yair Golan as a top security expert and expressed hope he will become defense minister. She criticized Finance Committee chai…

PoliticsAug 5, 2026·2 outlets

Religious School Forum Condemns Supreme Court Budget Freeze as Partisan Attack

The Israeli Supreme Court froze the budget transfer for religious state schools due to procedural issues, prompting the Forum of Religious Education to condemn the move as a polit…

PoliticsAug 5, 2026·7 outlets

Finance Committee Chair Calls to Close Israeli Supreme Court Over Budget Freeze

Hanoch Milvitsky, head of Israel's Finance Committee, condemned the Supreme Court's freeze on budget transfers to ultra-Orthodox groups and called for the court's closure, proposi…

Finance Committee Chair Calls to Close Israeli Supreme Court Over Budget Freeze
PoliticsAug 5, 2026

Left-Wing Activists Protest at Religious Zionism Party Headquarters Over Settler Violence Funding

Left-wing activists from "Standing Together" protested at the Religious Zionism party headquarters in Shoham, accusing the party and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich of funding s…

PoliticsAug 4, 2026

Journalist Shirrit Avitan Cohen Defends Budget Transfers Amid Election Criticism on News 12

Journalist Shirrit Avitan Cohen defended recent budget transfers near elections as routine, countering Knesset member Orit Farkash-Hacohen's claim of election bribery during a New…

Journalist Shirrit Avitan Cohen Defends Budget Transfers Amid Election Criticism on News 12
PoliticsAug 4, 2026·7 outlets

Israeli Finance Committee Releases 30 Million Shekels to Religious State Education After Yearlong Freeze

After a yearlong freeze due to Supreme Court petitions, the Israeli Finance Committee released 30 million shekels to state-religious secondary education, completing the disburseme…

Israeli Finance Committee Releases 30 Million Shekels to Religious State Education After Yearlong Freeze
PoliticsAug 4, 2026·2 outlets

Likud's Hanoch Milwiczky Warns Ultra-Orthodox Against Political Fragmentation Amid Budget and Draft Debates

Likud MK Hanoch Milwiczky defended budget releases during the recess and criticized opposition and the Attorney General for politicizing ultra-Orthodox draft issues. He warned ult…

PoliticsAug 4, 2026·5 outlets

Finance Committee Chair Clashes With Protesters Over Controversial Settlement Funding

MK Hanoch Milwitsky clashed with activists protesting a Finance Committee meeting approving over 360 million shekels in budget transfers to West Bank settlements. The meeting face…

Finance Committee Chair Clashes With Protesters Over Controversial Settlement Funding
PoliticsAug 4, 2026

Finance Committee Debates Coalition Budget Transfers Without Approval From Agreement Committee

Israel's Finance Committee debated transferring coalition budget funds without Agreement Committee approval, prompting a Supreme Court petition to halt the process. The transfers…

GeneralAug 4, 2026·1 outlets

Protesters Storm Israeli Finance Committee Meeting Over Coalition Funding Dispute

PoliticsAug 4, 2026

Opposition Accuses Finance Committee of Election Bribery, Shas MK Presents Contradictory Evidence

Opposition members accused the Knesset Finance Committee of election bribery, but Shas MK Yinon Azoulay presented protocols showing similar actions by the previous Bennett-Lapid g…

PoliticsAug 4, 2026·2 outlets

Israeli Finance Committee Approves Budget Request for Northern Defense Shield

The Israeli Knesset's Arrangements Committee approved a budget request for northern Israel's defense after over 24 hours of debate, with final approval expected soon from the Fina…

Israeli Finance Committee Approves Budget Request for Northern Defense Shield
PoliticsAug 4, 2026·2 outlets

Opposition Files Urgent Petition to Halt Coalition Budget Transfers of Over 360 Million Shekels

MK Naama Lazimi and attorney Yifat Solel petitioned Israel's Supreme Court to block a Finance Committee meeting discussing over 360 million shekels in coalition budget transfers d…

PoliticsAug 3, 2026·4 outlets

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana Bypasses Opposition to Approve Controversial Budget Transfers to Haredi and Settlement Institutions

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana invoked an emergency clause to convene the Finance Committee during recess, enabling approval of controversial budget transfers totaling nearly 500 mill…

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana Bypasses Opposition to Approve Controversial Budget Transfers to Haredi and Settlement Institutions
PoliticsAug 3, 2026

Netanyahu Promises Crackdown on Draft Dodgers While Funding Ultra-Orthodox Education Amid Controversy

Prime Minister Netanyahu pledged to arrest ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers but simultaneously authorized funding for ultra-Orthodox institutions opposing conscription. Knesset Speake…

Netanyahu Promises Crackdown on Draft Dodgers While Funding Ultra-Orthodox Education Amid Controversy
EconomyAug 3, 2026

Israel’s Vehicle Safety System Reform Sees Low Adoption Nine Years After Launch

Nine years after Israel introduced a licensing fee discount to promote vehicle safety system installations, adoption remains low with only 93,100 systems installed out of 120,000…

PoliticsAug 3, 2026·2 outlets

United Torah Judaism Proposes Coordinated Public Debate With Likud Ahead of Elections

United Torah Judaism has proposed a coordinated public debate with Likud to address declining Haredi support ahead of elections, while the Knesset Finance Committee plans to appro…

United Torah Judaism Proposes Coordinated Public Debate With Likud Ahead of Elections
PoliticsAug 3, 2026

Half of New Israeli MKs Lack Economic Expertise Amid Rising Cost of Living Concerns

Ahead of Israel's September elections, half of the new Knesset members lack economic expertise, raising concerns about addressing the high cost of living. Veteran MKs are expected…

PoliticsAug 1, 2026·2 outlets

Israeli Treasury Seeks to Transfer 78 Million Shekels to Ministry of Religious Affairs Amid Opposition Blockade

The Israeli Treasury has requested 78 million shekels for the Ministry of Religious Affairs despite opposition efforts to block the transfer amid the Knesset's dissolution. Opposi…

Israeli Treasury Seeks to Transfer 78 Million Shekels to Ministry of Religious Affairs Amid Opposition Blockade
PoliticsJul 30, 2026·1 outlets

Israeli Lawmakers Demand Transparency Over Missing 50 Million Shekels in Salyas Fund Management

Israeli lawmakers and pension holders demand transparency and accountability after over 50 million shekels were spent managing the Salyas pension fund case without returning money…

Israeli Lawmakers Demand Transparency Over Missing 50 Million Shekels in Salyas Fund Management
PoliticsJul 29, 2026

Tensions Rise as Funding for Haredi Education Stalls Amid Coalition Dispute

Moshe Gafni of Degel HaTorah accused Shas and Aryeh Deri of blocking funds for Haredi education tied to a deal with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. Shas denied the claims, blam…

Tensions Rise as Funding for Haredi Education Stalls Amid Coalition Dispute
PoliticsJul 29, 2026

Finance Committee Chair Blocks 13 Million Shekel Loan to Special Manager of Salyes

The Knesset Finance Committee chairman has blocked a 13 million shekel loan to Salyes' special manager, citing lack of data. Salyes, under special management since 2024, faces fin…

Finance Committee Chair Blocks 13 Million Shekel Loan to Special Manager of Salyes
HealthJul 29, 2026

Israel Implements Graphic Tobacco Warnings but Lacks Enforcement and Tax Reforms

Israel will soon require graphic health warnings on tobacco products but lacks enforcement and tax reforms, limiting impact. Smoking rates remain high, with experts urging compreh…

PoliticsJul 29, 2026·2 outlets

Over 90,000 Yeshiva Students Face Funding Freeze After Israeli Supreme Court Ruling

Following a Supreme Court ruling on military conscription, the Israeli Ministry of Education has frozen stipend payments to over 90,000 yeshiva students, halting about 600 million…

Over 90,000 Yeshiva Students Face Funding Freeze After Israeli Supreme Court Ruling
PoliticsJul 29, 2026·4 outlets

Israeli Finance Committee Debates Controversial 16 Billion Shekel Budget Transfers Including Coalition Funds

The Israeli Finance Committee debated approving 16 billion shekels in budget transfers, including 653 million shekels in coalition funds allocated to various ministries and sector…

Israeli Finance Committee Debates Controversial 16 Billion Shekel Budget Transfers Including Coalition Funds
EconomyJul 29, 2026

Jared Kushner Turns Political Influence Into Over $1 Billion Real Estate and Investment Empire

Jared Kushner has leveraged his political ties from the Trump administration and Gulf state relationships to build a private investment fund and real estate holdings worth over $1…

Jared Kushner Turns Political Influence Into Over $1 Billion Real Estate and Investment Empire
PoliticsJul 28, 2026

Finance Committee Chair Accuses Knesset Legal Counsel of Overreach and Disrupting Work

Hanoch Milwitsky, head of the Knesset Finance Committee, accused the Knesset legal counsel of overstepping its authority and delaying budget approvals, urging Speaker Amir Ohana t…

Finance Committee Chair Accuses Knesset Legal Counsel of Overreach and Disrupting Work
EconomyJul 28, 2026

Israeli Knesset to Vote on Law Allowing Continued Investment in Hedge Funds via Mutual Funds

The Israeli Knesset is voting on a law to allow continued investments in hedge funds through mutual funds, securing the sector's future after operating under temporary extensions…

Israeli Knesset to Vote on Law Allowing Continued Investment in Hedge Funds via Mutual Funds
PoliticsJul 28, 2026·3 outlets

Israeli Coalition Advances Hundreds of Millions in Funding for Haredi and Settlement Ministries During Knesset Recess

During the Knesset recess, the Israeli Finance Ministry plans to approve hundreds of millions of shekels in budget transfers to Haredi institutions, settlement ministries, and def…

Israeli Coalition Advances Hundreds of Millions in Funding for Haredi and Settlement Ministries During Knesset Recess
PoliticsJul 26, 2026

Israeli Government Extends Northern Emergency Status But Halts Tourism Compensation Payments

Israel has extended the northern emergency status until August 2026 amid security concerns but has not renewed compensation for affected tourism businesses. The Tourism Ministry w…

Israeli Government Extends Northern Emergency Status But Halts Tourism Compensation Payments
PoliticsJul 23, 2026·4 outlets

Opposition Demands Halt to 117 Million Shekel Transfer to Settlement Ministry Over Election Misuse Concerns

Opposition MKs from Yesh Atid demand halting a 117 million shekel transfer to the Ministry of Settlement over fears of election misuse. The Finance Committee will review the trans…

Opposition Demands Halt to 117 Million Shekel Transfer to Settlement Ministry Over Election Misuse Concerns
PoliticsJul 23, 2026

MK Sharren Haskel Claims New Hope Members Forced to Record State Comptroller Vote Amid Legal Dispute

MK Sharren Haskel claimed New Hope party members were forced to record their votes for State Comptroller Michael Regev, amid a Supreme Court ruling ordering a repeat election due…

EconomyJul 22, 2026

Israel Struggles to Enforce Tax on E-Cigarettes Amid Legislative Deadlock

Israel’s tax on e-cigarettes, introduced five years ago, remains largely unenforced due to legislative gridlock and widespread evasion, resulting in minimal tax revenue and rising…

Israel Struggles to Enforce Tax on E-Cigarettes Amid Legislative Deadlock
PoliticsJul 20, 2026

Tel Aviv Funds Religious Services in Ultra-Orthodox Cities Despite Large Budget Surpluses

The Knesset approved transferring funds from secular cities like Tel Aviv to religious councils in ultra-Orthodox cities, despite these councils holding large budget surpluses. Th…

Tel Aviv Funds Religious Services in Ultra-Orthodox Cities Despite Large Budget Surpluses
PoliticsJul 20, 2026

Moshe Gafni Admits Joining Netanyahu Coalition Was a Mistake, Criticizes Government on Cost of Living Crisis

Moshe Gafni, former Finance Committee chair and Degel HaTorah leader, admitted joining Netanyahu's coalition was a mistake and criticized the government's failure to address Israe…

PoliticsJul 18, 2026

Israeli Knesset’s 25th Term Ends Amid Controversial Laws and Procedural Violations

Israel’s 25th Knesset ended amid controversy over draconian laws, procedural breaches, and disregard for legal advice, with the Supreme Court intervening on several bills. Prime M…

Israeli Knesset’s 25th Term Ends Amid Controversial Laws and Procedural Violations