Avi Maoz says ruling bloc will be down a member if cabinet doesn't discuss allocating $90 million for new department that Netanyahu promised him

Galit Gutman later issues apology after facing widespread criticism for accusing right-religious coalition of 'simply milking its citizens'

Finance Minister Smotrich denies report he's warning he'll quit if Haredi parties' demands for further funds are met

Natan Eshel tells reporters they shouldn't believe PM losing grip on government, as coalition members make threats over state budget disagreements

Agudat Yisrael, part of UTJ, says it wants more funding for full-time religious scholars and their families, in line with coalition deals; coalition official: 'There's a limit'

Anti-government demonstrators say billions in funds provided to ultra-Orthodox causes are a bribe for support on judicial overhaul

Agudath Yisrael faction reportedly seeking additional funds for education in exchange for its support, threatens to renew ultimatum on draft exemption law

Plan calls for spending NIS 484 billion ($132 billion) for 2023, rising to NIS 514 billion ($140 billion) in 2024; parliament set to vote on legislation next week

Krembo Wings, which serves 9,000 children nationwide, gets money from Discount Bank and other businesses, but warns cuts in state funding still mean it may close branches

Promised NIS 13.7 billion includes NIS 19 million for heritage center dedicated to minister accused of rape, money to encourage Jews to live in ethnically mixed cities