Knesset Finance Committee
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Knesset Finance Committee, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Rabbinical Courts Face Shutdown as Budget Transfer Blocked by Supreme Court Ruling
Israel's rabbinical courts are set to shut down from Sunday after the Supreme Court blocked a 18 million shekel budget transfer meant to pay key suppliers, including Microsoft. Th…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Knesset Approves Nearly 250 Million Shekel Budget Boost for Haredi Education
The Knesset Finance Committee approved a nearly 250 million shekel budget increase for the Haredi education system, funding teacher salaries, transportation, after-school programs…
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…
Finance Committee Chair Condemns Protesters Opposing Settlement Budget Funding
Knesset Finance Committee Chair Hanoch Milwiczky condemned activists protesting settlement funding during a controversial budget session held amid the election recess.
Protesters Storm Israeli Finance Committee Meeting Over Coalition Budget Allocations
Protesters from the Standing Together movement stormed an Israeli Knesset Finance Committee meeting on June 6, 2023, to protest coalition budget allocations favoring settlers. The…
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…
Israeli Finance Committee to Debate Northern Defense Budget Amid Political Clash
The Israeli Knesset Finance Committee will discuss a nearly one billion shekel budget for northern community defense after a political dispute between coalition and opposition mem…
Finance Committee to Convene Amid Election Recess Following Knesset Speaker's Intervention
The Knesset Finance Committee will meet during the election recess after Speaker Amir Ohana's intervention to approve significant budget transfers for ultra-Orthodox education, se…
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…
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…
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…
Israeli Finance Committee Debates Massive Funding Transfers to Haredi Institutions and West Bank Settlements
The Knesset Finance Committee met during the recess to approve hundreds of millions of shekels in funding to Haredi institutions and West Bank settlement projects, sparking opposi…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Finance Committee Chair Milvitsky Denies Allegations of Disrespecting Government Employees
Knesset Finance Committee Chair Hanoch Milvitsky rejected claims from the Government Employees Union that he disrespects parliamentary staff, calling the allegations baseless. He…
Israeli Finance Committee Votes on Millions Without Proper Transparency or Legal Validity
The Knesset Finance Committee's recent budget transfer votes were declared illegal due to last-minute submissions and lack of transparency, exposing deep flaws in parliamentary ov…
Moshe Gafni Threatens to Block Government Legal Adviser Powers Bill Over Funding Dispute
Moshe Gafni threatens to withhold support for a bill expanding the Government Legal Adviser's powers due to funding demands, drawing criticism from the Religious Zionist Party ami…
Finance Committee Legal Advisor Declares Milvitsky's Budget Votes Invalid Amidst Political Dispute
The Knesset Finance Committee's legal advisor, Shlomit Erlich, declared MK Hanoch Milvitsky's late-night budget votes illegal and invalid, criticizing his procedural violations an…
Israeli Finance Committee Approves Billions in Budget Transfers Amid Opposition Criticism
The Knesset Finance Committee approved billions of shekels in budget transfers despite opposition claims of procedural violations and legal concerns. Transfers include funds for i…
Degel HaTorah Chairman Moshe Gafni Blasts Finance Minister Smotrich Over Tax Benefits Dispute
Degel HaTorah chairman Moshe Gafni sharply criticized Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and the Tax Authority for removing yeshiva nonprofits from tax benefit eligibility, sparkin…
Israeli Supreme Court Reviews Tax Benefits for Ultra-Orthodox Yeshivas with Draft-Dodging Students
The Israeli Supreme Court is reviewing a petition to revoke tax benefits for donors to ultra-Orthodox yeshivas with draft-dodging students. The government legal advisor supports t…
Finance Committee Chair Pushes 393 Million Shekel Budget Vote Despite Opposition and Legal Concerns
Finance Committee Chair Hanoch Milwitsky is pushing a 393 million shekel budget vote for the Prime Minister's Office despite opposition and legal concerns over missing documentati…
Israeli Finance Committee Chair Warns Organized Crime Funds Terror Threat in Arab Sector
Hanoch Milwitsky, head of Israel's Finance Committee, warns that organized crime in the Arab sector funds terrorism and poses a severe security threat. He calls for urgent state i…
Shas Party Secures Additional 10 Million Shekels for Food Aid to Needy Families
The Knesset approved a 10 million shekel budget increase, led by Shas, to support food aid organizations assisting needy families across Israel.
Israeli Government Approves Tens of Millions in Funding for Ultra-Orthodox Sector Amid West Bank Tax Benefits
The Israeli government is set to approve over 55 million shekels in funding for the ultra-Orthodox sector while recently enacting a 7% tax benefit for West Bank settlers. These mo…
Knesset Legal Advisor Clashes with Budget Department Over Retroactive Budget Transfers
Knesset legal advisor Sagit Afek criticized the Finance Ministry for retroactively approving budget transfers without prior committee consent, calling it illegal. The Budget Depar…
MK Milibitsky Blocks 1.1 Billion Shekels for Gaza Envelope Recovery Over Northern Business Aid Dispute
MK Hanoch Milibitsky blocked 1.1 billion shekels in recovery funds for Gaza Envelope communities until northern business aid demands are met, halting southern rehabilitation work.
MK Milvitsky Blocks Over 1 Billion Shekels for Gaza Envelope Rehabilitation to Push Northern Compensation Plan
MK Hanoch Milvitsky is blocking a 1.1 billion shekel budget transfer for Gaza envelope rehabilitation to leverage funding for northern Israel business compensation, delaying payme…
Knesset Finance Committee Delays Tax Benefits for Haredi-Linked Charity Supporting Netiv HaAsara Recovery
The Knesset Finance Committee, under pressure from Haredi parties, has delayed tax benefits for a charity aiding Netiv HaAsara's recovery and hundreds of other organizations, citi…
Netanyahu Says Sale of Israeli Shipping Company Zim Is Not Under Consideration
Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz oppose the $4.2 billion sale of Israeli shipping company Zim to foreign investors, citing national security concerns. The deal…
Finance Committee Chair Condemns Attorney General Over Tax Sanctions on Yeshivas with Draft Evaders
Hanoch Milwiczky condemned Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara after the Israeli Tax Authority revoked tax benefits for yeshivas with draft evaders, accusing her of targeting Tora…
Israeli Public Housing Renovations Frozen Amid Political Budget Standoff with Ultra-Orthodox Parties
The Israeli Ministry of Housing has frozen most public housing renovations due to a budget approval delay caused by a political dispute with ultra-Orthodox parties. Over 100 apart…
Israeli Finance Committee Delays Tax Benefits for Hundreds of NGOs Amid Haredi Political Pressure
The Knesset Finance Committee is delaying tax benefits for 250 NGOs, including war aid groups, due to political pressure from Haredi parties and ongoing investigations into suspec…
MK Gafni Erupts in Finance Committee, Criticizes Shas Voters Amid Torah Study Law Debate
MK Moshe Gafni angrily criticized the judicial system and opposition during a Knesset committee debate on ultra-Orthodox daycare law, also surprising his coalition partners in Sha…
Israel's Health Ministry Conducts Major Earthquake Emergency Drill to Test National Preparedness
Israel's Ministry of Health held a comprehensive drill simulating a major earthquake with tens of thousands of casualties to test and improve national emergency preparedness. The…
Israeli Civil Rights Group Urges Supreme Court to Cancel Controversial West Bank Tax Benefits Law
The Association for Civil Rights in Israel petitioned the Supreme Court to annul a new tax benefits law favoring certain West Bank settlements. The law, passed during election sea…