Politics

Ilan Rom's announcement came hours after the Knesset passed the 2026 budget. He is seen as candidate to head the National Security Council.

In the Knesset budget debate, confused opposition members voted in favor of the move. The NIS 699 billion 2026 budget was passed.

MKs will vote on the second and third readings of the 2026 Budget Law just 48 hours before the deadline for the government to approve the budget, with failure to meet the deadline meaning that the Knesset will dissolve and there will be early elections.

The Tel Aviv 35 Index opened trading this morning down more than 2% but these losses were wiped out after Trump’s unexpected announcement.

The budget must now be approved by the plenum in its second and third readings by the end of the month, otherwise the Knesset will be automatically dissolved.

As the war enters its fourth day, Israelis stay close to home and shelters amid subdued Purim celebrations.

Nine people have been killed and 51 injured as a missile hits a bomb shelter and houses.

Israel has come under bombardment from Iranian missiles, most of which have been intercepted but a 40 year-old woman was killed, when a building was hit in Tel Aviv.

Iran has been retaliating with missiles targeting Israel and six Arab countries.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel as “short but very productive.”

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to sign an MoU on deepening defense cooperation, during his visit to Israel, which begins today.

Ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jerusalem this week, “Globes” examines Israel’s defense industry exports to India and the potential new cooperation on the horizon.

Turkey has stopped issuing Eur-Med certificates that enable Israel to import Turkish goods via Europe.

Under the agreement being formulated, Israel will significantly raise tariffs on its current main wheat suppliers, Russia and Ukraine.

If the NIS 662 billion budget does not pass the committee stage and second and third readings by March 31, then the Knesset will be dissolved and new elections held.

Leader of the Opposition Yair Lapid claims that the emigrants in 2025 were all permanent Israeli residents. The statistics don't bear him out.

In discussions on an MOU for a US-administered technology park, the possibility was raised of a nuclear reactor to supply its huge energy demands.

As the US builds its forces  for a possible attack on Iran, "Globes" looks at four scenarios for financial markets in Israel.

President Trump astonished Israelis by claiming that Iron Dome is "our technology." So who really takes the credit for the air defense system's success?

Four projects meant to connect Europe and Asia via Israel are being hampered by both external and local obstacles.

An Israeli delegation is due in Nicosia this week to try to finalize an agreement on development of the reservoir, a small part of which is in Israel's economic zone.

There are fears that the government will not be able to muster a majority for the 2026 budget because of the crisis with the haredi parties over the conscription bill.

INSS Senior Researcher Prof. Kobi Michael tells “Globes” about potential scenarios in Iran and says Israel will only intervene if asked to do so by the US.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's surprise declaration on ending US military aid should be seen in the context of trade negotiations with the Trump administration.

Regime change in Venezuela will impede both Iran and Hezbollah, which are deeply involved in drugs, weapons, and arms smuggling.

According to a Taub Center study, the population has grown by just 0.9% this year, the lowest rate since the state was founded. One reason is emigration.

The $8.6 billion deal is for the F-15IA model, to be delivered by the end of 2035, with an option for a further 25 aircraft.

Israel's score fell by 6.1%, as respondents to the Anholt global survey begin to take a critical view not only of the state, but also of its citizens.

The transfer comes out of general budget reserves, just before the end of the fiscal year.

The inter-ministerial team leaves the decision to the politicians. The Bank of Israel and the Ministry of Finance Budgets Division categorically oppose an additional tax on the banks.