‘We sacrificed the economy on the altar of public health’ Israel’s outgoing Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon sits down to discuss the ups and downs of his time at the Treasury, and especially the economic aspects of the coronavirus pandemic, which has left more than a million Israelis out of work. Yehuda Shlezinger May 17, 2020
Israel’s public sector put on ‘emergency footing’; Netanyahu announces ‘economic safety net’ Up to 80 percent of Israel’s public-sector workers and 70 percent of its private-sector office workers to go on leave until after Passover. March 17, 2020
Israeli Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon to retire from politics Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly attempted to persuade him not to resign, but without success. Jan. 12, 2020
Report: Netanyahu offered Kulanu Party leader Kahlon foreign ministry position Moshe Kahlon was finance minister in the outgoing unity government, and it has been speculated that he is intent on retaining that role. April 23, 2019
Kahlon to Mnuchin: Thanks for support of Israel’s defense of northern border The Israel Defense Forces launched “Operation Northern Shield” to discover and eliminate attack tunnels constructed by Hezbollah from Lebanon to the Jewish state. Dec. 5, 2018
Latest political turmoil paints clear picture of winners, losers Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected Education Minister Naftali Bennett’s demand and appointed himself defense minister, thereby nearly guaranteeing Likud a bump in the polls in the next elections, scheduled for November 2019. Yehuda Shlezinger Nov. 20, 2018
Netanyahu engaged in last-ditch effort to save coalition, as early Israeli elections loom Ahead of the recent Gaza flare-up, the idea of early elections had already been floated by members of the government, as well as by members of the opposition. Nov. 18, 2018
Netanyahu may appoint Bennett as defense minister to avoid early elections Hours after Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman announces his resignation, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu begins intense talks to ensure government stability. Ariel Kahana Nov. 15, 2018
Bloomberg praises Israeli finance minister, saying nation’s economy is strong The policies of Israeli Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon have helped boost Israel’s economy, and his growing power base makes him a viable candidate for prime minister in the future. Zeev Klein and Israel Hayom Staff March 18, 2018
