Ratings firm cites growing budget deficit, impact of 'fractured political environment' on fiscal policy, but leaves credit score of A1 unchanged

Without a big economic package and increased spending, the effect of the pandemic on the economy will be 'even more devastating', IDI's Karnit Flug says

Ministry officials will tell cabinet that ongoing political deadlock likely to weigh on growth rate for coming year, newspaper says

Finance Ministry grants undisclosed 'preliminary amount' to allow diplomats to continue their work, announces 'comprehensive reform'

Diplomats call Finance Ministry order to halt many of its operations 'unprecedented'; says it had warned 'time and again' of funding shortfall

Some officers angry over last-minute announcement by chief of staff to scrap drills for West Bank units until end of 2019

Finance Ministry figures show overspending hit 3.9% of GDP, far exceeding the 2.9% annual goal set by treasury

Netanyahu tells cabinet Finance Ministry's plan to counter burgeoning deficit is a priority; ministers Erdan and Katz vote against measure

Finance minister to also raise some taxes, despite looming national elections; cuts come on top of billion shekel reduction to defense, education budgets