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High Court orders state to explain failure to establish civil cemetery for Jerusalem residents
The state was ordered to respond to the court's question as to why it has not acted to establish a civil cemetery for Jerusalem and its surrounding area by July 1.
Smotrich appoints Israel Malachi as new Director General of Finance Ministry
Finance Ministry’s relief loan to Israel’s small, medium businesses: How does it work? - explainer
Iran war has cost Israel $11.5 billion in budgetary expenses, Finance Ministry says
Finance Ministry, Teachers Union reach agreement in wake of teacher strikes
In addition, the clause published in the May 4 draft proposal that would have halted rank promotions for four months has been removed.
Court rules: Teachers who took sick leave as protest must return to work
Some tens of thousands of teachers have been on a “sick day” strike since the start of the week.
'It's about more than money': Uncertainty remains over end to teacher strike despite deal
Despite new understandings between the Finance Ministry and the Teachers’ Union, it remains unclear whether disruptions in the education system will soon come to an end.
Gov't members to raise own salaries while teachers strike over budget cuts - report
Just one day earlier, Smotrich wrote a letter to teachers, assuring them that rumors of government members receiving a pay raise are false.
‘You are being incited with lies’: Smotrich denies Finance Ministry responsible for teacher pay cuts
Smotrich claimed there were necessary budget cuts across multiple sectors as a result of the war's growing cost.
Education Ministry backs teachers' strike on budget cuts to salaries
Benny Gantz expressed his support for the teachers as well and criticized Netanyahu's conduct on the matter.
High Court cannot force government to retain Bar as Shin Bet head, says Smotrich
"The responsibility for Israel's security lies with the government, and therefore, the authority [to fire Bar] rests with it," Smotrich said.
Knesset tensions rise as opposition seeks to block budget cuts
Israel’s 2025 budget faces opposition pushback over proposed spending cuts, potentially delaying its approval ahead of the March 31 deadline.
Purim Spiel: Israel solves economic crisis by just printing more money
Purim Shpiel: The following is a satirical article from The Jerusalem Post's annual parodic Purim page, The Jerusalem Roast. Enjoy!
They can't keep doing reserves forever: Families react to new benefits initiative
The plan includes benefits for combat soldiers and aims to take "meaningful steps" to deepen appreciation and aid for reservists.
