Finance Ministry
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Finance Ministry, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Israel Plans New Car Tax Measures to Offset Fuel Revenue Loss After Elections
Israel's Finance Ministry is preparing new tax regulations targeting electric and hybrid vehicles to offset declining fuel tax revenues. These measures, including changes to tax b…
Tel Aviv Metro Launches Major Autonomous Train Infrastructure Tenders
NTA has launched a 30 billion shekel tender process for the Tel Aviv metro's autonomous train systems, following strong international interest. The metro will feature driverless t…
Senior Officials Warned of Staffing Crisis at Ben Gurion Airport Days Before Shutdown
Four days before Ben Gurion Airport's shutdown, senior officials warned of critical staffing shortages and rising safety risks amid record passenger volumes. Emergency services re…
Luxembourg Ends Support for Israeli Government Bond Issuance After One Year
Luxembourg will stop approving Israeli government bond prospectuses after August 31, 2026, creating uncertainty for Israel's bond issuance in Europe. The bonds, mainly sold to Jew…
Senior Israeli Finance Officials Oppose Increasing Taxes on High-Tech Workers Amid Budget Pressures
Israeli Finance Ministry officials oppose raising taxes on high-tech workers' stock options despite proposals from the Tax Authority head. The ministry plans to balance potential…
Israel Faces Shortage of 5,000 Teachers, Education Union Chief Warns
Pini Idan Accepts Netanyahu's Decision to Expel Him from Likud Over Ben Gurion Airport Disruption
Pini Idan, chairman of the Airport Authority workers' committee, will not appeal his expulsion from Likud after Netanyahu blamed him for the chaotic disruption at Ben Gurion Airpo…
Israeli Government Approves Massive 2026 Defense Budget Amid Financial and Operational Strains
Israel plans a 40 billion shekel boost to its 2026 defense budget, raising it to 184 billion shekels amid financial disputes and urgent military needs. The government agreed on im…
Labor Dispute at Ben Gurion Airport Causes Major Disruptions Amid Peak Summer Travel
A labor dispute at Ben Gurion Airport on August 20 caused major disruptions during peak summer travel, halting baggage handling and canceling flights. The Israel Airports Authorit…
Investigation Committee to Probe Ben Gurion Airport Shutdown Amid Dispute Over Strike
After major disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport, an internal investigation committee was formed to determine responsibility. Foreign airlines may sue over losses, while the Finance…
Netanyahu Moves to Expel Airport Workers' Union Leader Pinchas Idan from Likud Over Alleged Political Strike
Benjamin Netanyahu has petitioned the Likud party to expel Pinchas Idan, head of the Airport Authority workers' union, accusing him of orchestrating a politically motivated strike…
Ben Gurion Airport Resolves Left-Behind Luggage After Sudden Workers' Strike
Ben Gurion Airport formed a special team to handle luggage left behind after a sudden workers' strike caused major flight delays. Airlines El Al and Arkia offered future travel vo…
Labor Dispute at Ben Gurion Airport Highlights Management and Staffing Issues Amid Travel Surge
Ben Gurion Airport faced major delays on August 20, 2026, due to a labor dispute caused by staff shortages amid record passenger volumes. The strike disrupted thousands of travele…
Netanyahu Lacks Authority to Dismiss Airport Workers' Union Leader Amid Strike
Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered the dismissal of Pinchas Idan, the union leader behind a major Ben Gurion Airport strike, but lacks the authority to expel him from Likud. Only th…
Massive Delays and Chaos Continue at Ben Gurion Airport After Workers' Strike
Ben Gurion Airport faces major delays and chaos after a workers' strike disrupted operations, causing flight delays, abandoned strollers, and economic losses estimated at 25-30 mi…
Ben Gurion Airport Chaos Continues After Sudden Strike Disrupts Flights and Baggage Handling
Ben Gurion Airport remains disrupted following a sudden strike on August 25 that caused major flight delays and baggage handling problems. Passengers faced long waits and some wer…
Sudden Strike Causes Chaos at Ben Gurion Airport Amid Peak Travel Season
A sudden strike by Ben Gurion Airport workers on a peak travel day caused major disruptions, flight cancellations, and delays affecting nearly 100,000 passengers. The strike was a…
Israeli Manufacturers Warn of Massive Export Losses as Banks Cut Palestinian Banking Services
Israeli manufacturers warn that Bank Hapoalim and Discount Bank's planned cessation of banking services to Palestinian banks will cause a 20 billion shekel annual loss in trade, d…
Israeli Economy Surges 15.4% Annually, Boosting Finance Ministry's Budget Deficit Outlook
Israel's economy grew 15.4% annually in the last quarter, surpassing expectations and strengthening the Finance Ministry's forecast of a lower budget deficit. The growth reflects…
Netanyahu and Smotrich Clash Over $200 Billion Defense Budget Increase for 2026-28
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Finance Minister Smotrich are in a tense dispute over a large defense budget increase exceeding 200 billion shekels for 2026-28. Netanyahu sup…
Israel Expands Domestic Production of Precision Munitions Ahead of Potential Future Conflict
Israel is expanding domestic production of precision bombs and missile interceptors to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers amid regional tensions. Despite budget approval by Prim…
Israeli Schools Face Severe Teacher Shortage as Education Ministry Stays Silent
Israeli schools face a critical shortage of about 3,000 teachers and 250 kindergarten teachers ahead of the new school year. Principals warn the Education Ministry is absent from…
MK Uri Maklev Condemns Finance Ministry's Proposal to Cancel After-School Subsidies as 'Pure Malice'
MK Uri Maklev denounced a State Attorney's Office document backing the Finance Ministry's plan to cancel after-school subsidies, calling it cruel and harmful to toddlers, working…
Israeli Finance Ministry Targets Haredi Families by Cutting Subsidies to Boost Military Enlistment
Israel's Finance Ministry plans to cut subsidies for after-school programs heavily used by Haredi families to pressure draft evaders, sparking political backlash. The policy aims…
Israeli Government Plans Immediate Budget Expansion for Military Procurement Amid Election Period
Israel's government plans to urgently expand the state budget by tens of billions of shekels for military procurement as part of a 400 billion shekel defense strengthening program…
Bank of Israel Governor Warns Next Government of Fiscal Trilemma Amid Interest Rate Uncertainty
Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron warns the next government of a complex fiscal trilemma while keeping interest rate decisions open amid economic uncertainty. Despite pressure to…
Israeli Supreme Court Orders Separation of Coalition Funds Amid Election Budget Dispute
The Israeli Supreme Court ruled that the Finance Ministry must separate urgent coalition funds from other budget transfers totaling 462 million shekels, rejecting Finance Minister…
Benny Draifus Appointed Chair of Government Energy Company Shte'a for One Year Amid Election Transition
Benny Draifus was appointed chairman of the government energy company Shte'a for one year during Israel's interim government period. His appointment, approved by Finance Minister…
Israel Plans to Cancel Hundreds of Thousands of Disability Parking Permits Amid Abuse Concerns
Israeli authorities plan to cancel hundreds of thousands of disability parking permits after uncovering widespread misuse, including by family members. A government committee reco…
Israeli School Principals Escalate Protest Over Education Ministry Budget Cuts Ahead of New Year
Israeli school principals are protesting budget cuts by the Ministry of Education that affect special education and at-risk youth programs, demanding renewed dialogue and adequate…
Clalit and Ayalon Deal Brings Temporary Stability to Israel's Long-Term Care Insurance Sector
Israel's long-term care insurance sector will likely see temporary stability after Clalit and Ayalon reached a management agreement, ending years of instability. However, experts…
Israel Plans Major Investment Tax Reform Expanding Benefits to Retail Investors
Israel's Finance Ministry has finalized a tax reform unifying investment accounts and expanding tax benefits to retail investors trading stocks. The reform, pending legislation af…
Gadi Eizenkot Unveils $4.5 Billion Plan to Rebuild Northern Israel by 2030
Gadi Eizenkot’s Yisrael! party is launching a 15 billion shekel plan to rebuild northern Israel by 2030, focusing on defense upgrades, economic development, and social services. T…
Itamar Ben Gvir Demands Judicial Reform and Tougher Security Measures Ahead of Elections
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir calls for judicial reform as a condition for joining the next Israeli government and demands tougher security actions in Lebanon and Gaz…
Israeli Economy Rebounds Strongly in Q2 2026 with 15.4% Annual Growth
Israel's economy rebounded strongly in Q2 2026 with 15.4% annual growth after a wartime contraction in Q1, driven mainly by public spending and export recovery. Business sector gr…
Israeli Finance Ministry Launches Emergency Measures to Address Teacher Shortage Before School Year
Facing a critical shortage of 5,000 teachers, Israel's Finance Ministry has introduced emergency measures allowing schools to hire uncertified teachers full-time with increased pa…
Finance Minister Smotrich Proposes Reservist Burden Reduction Plan with 30-Day Annual Limit
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced a plan to reduce reservists' annual duty to 30 days by 2027 by expanding the pool of reservists and improving service condition…
Israel Aerospace Industries Reports Record Orders and Profits Amid Defense Budget Payment Delays
Israel Aerospace Industries reported record orders and profits in Q2 2026, with a $35 billion backlog and $229 million net profit. However, payment delays from the Israeli Defense…
Dr. Gali Nahari Calls for Radical Overhaul of Israel's Education System
Dr. Gali Nahari urges a comprehensive overhaul of Israel's outdated education system, criticizing political reluctance to enact deep reforms. She warns that without fundamental ch…
Discount Bank Reports 8% Net Profit Increase but Plans Lower Dividend Payout Than Competitors
Discount Bank posted an 8% rise in Q2 net profit to 1.2 billion shekels but plans a lower dividend payout than competitors. The bank is also pursuing workforce reductions and cons…
Israel Faces Massive Security Budget Gap Amid Political and Economic Challenges
Israel's defense budget demand for 2026 has surged to 183 billion shekels, far above the approved 112 billion, driven by expanded military responsibilities and equipment needs. Po…
Israel’s Environmental Fund Faces 4 Billion Shekel Deficit After Years of Overspending
Israel’s Environmental Protection Ministry faces a 4 billion shekel deficit in its Cleanliness Fund after years of overspending and reallocating funds. Despite billions collected…
Finance Ministry's Plan to Dissolve Education Ministry Aims to Rescue Israeli Teachers
Dr. Yaffa Buskila supports the Israeli Finance Ministry's plan to dissolve the Education Ministry and transfer school management to local authorities, arguing it is essential to i…
Bank Hapoalim Reports 2.5 Billion Shekel Profit in Q2 Despite Special Tax
Bank Hapoalim earned a net profit of 2.5 billion shekels in Q2 with a 15% return on equity, despite a special tax on banks. Credit grew 6.6% this year, and the bank declared a 1.2…
Israel's Finance Ministry Conceals 19 Billion Shekel Fiscal Buffer Amid War Spending Surge
Israel's Finance Ministry reports a sharp deficit reduction to 3.3% of GDP amid war, driven by a 38 billion shekel tax revenue surge. Defense spending has tripled, raising budget…
Israeli Startup Decart in Advanced Talks to Sell to Elon Musk's SpaceX for Over $6 Billion
Israeli startup Decart is in advanced talks to sell to Elon Musk's SpaceX for over $6 billion, while Israel's finance ministry reports heavy investor activity in the housing marke…
Yair Golan Launches $1 Billion Plan to Combat Crime in Arab Society, Seeks Interior Ministry Role
Yair Golan and the Democratic Party launched a $1 billion emergency plan to combat crime in Israel's Arab community, aiming to establish a special crime cabinet, task force, and t…
Netanyahu Launches National AI Program to Secure Israel’s Global Leadership
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and National AI Staff head Erez Eskal launched Israel’s National AI Program to secure global leadership and boost the economy. The plan expands G…