israel Archives – Jewish Journal

How to spend $24,000 on takeout as prime minister of Israel

Jewish Journal February 18, 2015

$68,000 over two years for makeup and hairstyling. $1,000 in bottle-deposit refunds. $20,000 in cleaning costs.

Israel’s austerity budget advances in Knesset

Jewish Journal June 18, 2013

Israel’s Knesset approved the first reading of the 2013-14 state budget, which has been touted as closing socio-economic gaps in the country.

Israeli markets cheer centrists’ election gains

Jewish Journal January 23, 2013

Israeli markets rose on Wednesday on investor hopes that the outcome of the previous day\’s election means Benjamin Netanyahu will remain prime minister and ultra-Orthodox parties have no role in government.

Israel’s budget deficit soars

Jewish Journal January 14, 2013

Israel’s budget deficit for 2012 was more than double the government target, coming in at 4.2 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). In addition, debt is 74 percent of GDP, making economic growth in Israel difficult.

Republicans’ ‘Starting from zero’ aid proposal startles pro-Israel community

Jewish Journal November 15, 2011

\”Starting from zero,\” the foreign assistance plan touted by leading Republican candidates at a debate, is getting low marks, and not just from Democrats and the foreign policy community. Pro-Israel activists and fellow Republicans also have concerns.