NIS 662B
2026 Budget
Largest in history
KnessetThe Ministerial Paradox
Without Ministers
Portfolio Concentration
Yariv Levin
Justice Minister holds 5 portfolios
Haim Katz
Tourism Minister + Health & Welfare
32-33 Ministers at peak — largest cabinet in Israeli history
Follow the Money
Coalition Fund Allocations — Budgets Nearly Doubled
| Ministry | Official Budget | Coalition Funds Added | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Settlements & National Missions | 391M NIS | 446M NIS | 837M NIS |
| Jerusalem & Jewish Tradition | 118M NIS | 59M NIS | 177M NIS |
| Heritage Ministry | 78M NIS | 63M NIS | 141M NIS |
| Negev/Galilee Development | 300M NIS | 37M NIS | 337M NIS |
Official Budget
Coalition Funds Added
Deficit Target vs Legal Ceiling
1.5%
Legal Ceiling
3.9%
Actual Target
+2.4% over legal limit
The legal deficit ceiling is 1.5% of GDP. The actual target is 3.9% of GDP, exceeding the legal limit by 2.4 percentage points.
Source: Bank of Israel
Coalition Funds Growth (4x since 2015)
| Year | Amount (Billions NIS) |
|---|---|
| 2015-16 | 1.3B |
| 2018 | 2.1B |
| 2020 | 3.2B |
| 2023 | 4.5B |
| 2026 | 5.2B |
Source: Israel Democracy Institute
Collapse of Public Trust
Trust in Government by Group (December 2025)
67.5% Jewish Israelis feel no party represents them
76% Arab Israelis feel no party represents them
52% Rate confidence in PM as "very low"
Coalition Crises Timeline
Judiciary Amendment Passed
Basic Law: Judiciary Amendment No. 4 passed 67-1 after opposition boycott
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Restructures the Judicial Selection Committee by removing two Israel Bar Association representatives and replacing them with one coalition-appointed and one opposition-appointed lawyer—giving politicians a 6-of-9 majority over judicial appointments.
Economic Indicators
Inflation Rate 2025 — Moderated Post-Ceasefire
| Month | Inflation Rate |
|---|---|
| Jan 25 | 3.2% |
| Mar 25 | 3.5% |
| May 25 | 3.9% |
| Jul 25 | 3.4% |
| Sep 25 | 2.9% |
| Nov 25 | 2.4% |
3.9%
May 2025 Peak
2.4%
November 2025
4%
Bank Rate (Jan 2026)