JERUSALEM, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) -- The Israeli government on Friday approved the state budget for 2026, totaling 662 billion shekels (about 205 billion U.S. dollars), according to statements issued by the Prime Minister's Office and the Finance Ministry.
The budget, still requiring parliament approval by March 2026, represents a slight increase compared to the current year, when the budget was initially set at 619 billion shekels and later revised in August to 650 billion shekels due to the costs of the prolonged conflict.
