Articles by March, 2026

Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, approved the 2026 state budget late Sunday night, just ahead of a critical deadline, following a prolonged and contentious session. The budget passed by a vote of 62 to 55. The accompanying Economic Arrangements Law was approved by the same margin, while an amendment to the Income Tax Ordinance passed 61-52

Fuel prices in Israel will rise sharply at midnight between Tuesday and Wednesday, with the maximum price of 95 octane unleaded gasoline at self-service stations set at 8.05 shekels per liter, including VAT

Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, approved a law introducing the death penalty for certain terrorism offenses on Monday, passing its second and third readings by a vote of 62 in favor, 48 against, with one abstention. The legislation stipulates that capital punishment may be imposed on a person convicted of murder carried out “with the intention of negating the existence of the State of Israel