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Netanyahu discussing the intelligence proposal in the Knesset
Record Military Spending and Public Service Cuts: Budget Sparks National Outrage

Knesset approves controversial 2025 budget: Netanyahu's victory or massive public betrayal?

The Knesset has successfully passed the 2025 budget, securing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government and averting the need for early elections.

Eliana Fleming
MAR 25, 2025
IDF soldier in Samaria

Israel’s Defense Spending Soars – Here’s What It Means for Citizens

The shocking cost of war: This is how much the Hamas and Hezbollah wars cost Israel

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Bezalel Smotrich

No longer a pariah

After Biden admin snub, Bezalel Smotrich arrives in U.S. for high-level meetings

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Airplane. Illustration.

Very Necessary

For the economy: Israel to subsidize more flights to and from North America

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Bezalel Smotrich

Way to go Bezalel

Israel’s bold move: Billions seized in surprise PA debt recovery 

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Bezalel Smotrich

5 bodyguards at all times

Finance Minister's Security Detail Rivals PM's as Death Threats Escalate

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Illustrative: Cost of Living

As if things aren't expensive enough already

Cost of Living set to spike in Israel for 2025 – Here's what you need to know

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Intercepting Hezbollah rockets. Illustration.

$1.2 Billion Plan Aims to Protect Settlements Near Lebanese Border

A budget of One billion shekels: The 'Northern Shield' program is set to launch

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Fitch Ratings

Moody vs Fitch

Fitch signals cautious optimism for Israel's credit rating; Moody disagrees  

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Governor of the Bank of Israel Amir Yaron

For the 7th time this year

Bank of Israel is holding Interest rates steady – Here's what to know

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Minister of Finance and Head of the Religious Zionist Party Bezalel Smotrich leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, November 11, 2024.

Smotrich makes an ultimatum

Smotrich draws red line on draft law: "No military backing, no deal"

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz

Scholz's' decision has German government in pieces

The government has fallen: A date has been set for the elections in Germany

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Finance Minister Smotrich.

Not Sure Trump Will Like This

Smotrich: Prepare for annexations

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United Torah Judaism, Budget cuts, Knesset, Draft law, Haredim

A threat from the United Torah Judaism: "First, pass the conscription law"

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Israeli currency notes

Netanyahu, Israeli currency, Finance crime, 200 shekels

Netanyahu Proposes Abolishing the 200-Shekel Bill

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An effective blockade on Israeli ports is also harming Egypt. Ashdod port.

Ashdod port, Arrests, Smuggling, Israeli police

Dramatic Raid on "Main Gateway to Israel"; Dozens Arrested

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Moody's Corporation logo

Moody's, Credit Rating

GLOBES: Will Moody's downgrade Israel's credit rating again?!

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Boeing 787 of El-AL At Ben-Gurion International Airport

El Al, Travel

In response to widespread criticism: El Al to offer fixed-price flights to these destinations

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Israeli soldiers prepare food packages at a distribution center for needy people

Ministry of Finance

Tax hikes and benefit cuts: How Israel's Treasury is handling budget crisis

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Minister of Finance and Head of the Religious Zionist Party Bezalel Smotrich

Smotrich, Recruitment of Haredim

Smotrich attacks Deputy Attorney General: "Who are you anyway? A bunch of arrogant people! A bunch of idiots! Destroyers of the state!"

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