Netanyahu leaves hospital to pass crucial budget vote in Knesset The vote to tax "Trapped Profits" passed its second and third readings in the Knesset plenum by the narrowest of margins: 59-58. David Isaac Dec. 31, 2024
Netanyahu on 2025 state budget: ‘If needed, we will add more’ The Israeli premier said that the government has additional sources for funding its security needs. Nov. 3, 2024
Netanyahu gov’t meets to vote on 2025 state budget "Security also depends on the economy. We can't have a strong army if we don't have a way to finance it," the Israeli prime minister said. Oct. 31, 2024
Israel slashes economic growth outlook amid war The proposed 2024-2025 budget aims for a deficit target of 4% of GDP, necessitating nearly $10 billion in cuts. Oct. 30, 2024
Smotrich presents 2025 budget, plans gov’t cuts, spending freezes The budget leaves defense spending alone but proposes cuts to government office budgets and the National Insurance Institute, along with a freeze on public-sector salaries. Sept. 4, 2024
Massachusetts state budget to fund commission to counter Jew-hatred Gov. Maura Healey told JNS she was grateful for the legislators and advocates who will help make sure that the state is “safer for our Jewish community.” David Swindle Aug. 2, 2024
Hochul urges Jewish communal leaders to apply for boosted security grants State budgets for 2024 and 2025 allocated $60 million for the program to protect synagogues and nonprofits. May 10, 2024
Knesset passes updated wartime budget The revised framework raises the expenditure limit to $160 billion, up $19 billion from that approved before Oct. 7. March 13, 2024
Israel utility, fuel costs rise to cover budget shortfall Gas, electricity and water costs have gone up in 2024. Feb. 11, 2024
