Reform

The Minister of Agriculture is bringing a strategic plan until 2050 to the government for approval, but the Treasury warns of a "targeted assassination" of the agricultural reform, the burial of competition, and an immediate rise in prices. Dichter responds: "The Treasury's opposition is baseless."

EU countries are preparing to advance a comprehensive reform of the Union's diplomatic foreign service. The move is led by Germany and France and comes at the peak of a tense moment in relations between the European Union and Israel. In the background of the move: sharp criticism within the Union towards Kaja Kallas.

The judges temporarily halted the move to expand the broadcast area of several regional radio stations. The parties, including Minister Karhi, must submit their responses to the High Court by October 4.

The Ministries of Finance and Education are formulating a multi-year plan for the education budget, Minister of Education Yoav Kisch said. The plan is intended to implement the conclusions of the Shapiro Committee to solve the problem of special education.

Mehran Frozenfer is working to establish a "mini-division," including three new coordinators, which will lead to the weakening of the independent status of the deputies in the Budget Department.

A Treasury plan proposes a root-and-branch reform of the education system, transferring teacher employment and school management to local authorities. Former Ministers and Directors-General of the Ministry of Education are divided on whether this is a necessary shake-up or a recipe for inequality.

About 133,000 temporary permits expiring in 2026-2027 will not be renewed automatically, and a gradual cancellation of permanent permits is also expected. Patients and rights organizations warn: relying on benefits and functional tests could harm those who have difficulty walking but are not eligible for benefits.

The long-term care insurance sector is set for a period of relative calm following Clalit's agreement with Ayalon. However, experts warn that this is a temporary fix that fails to address the industry's fundamental structural issues.

The entrepreneur and social activist launches a frontal attack against the Tax Authority's new VAT reform, claiming that the new digital mechanism will not stop criminals but will specifically harm law-abiding businesses.

The Banking Supervision Department at the Bank of Israel has proposed extending the automatic payment routing service for customers switching banks by three years. The measure aims to ensure financial continuity.

The number of workplace accidents at construction sites is on the rise, with 393 accidents and 29 deaths recorded since the beginning of the year. New regulations, taking effect in October, expand the scope of responsibility at construction sites and mandate new measures to prevent them. This will change contractual relations between developers and contractors and will also impact the insurance...

The Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee approved the first stage of the Ministry of Defense's plan to shorten timelines and digitize licensing procedures. The reform includes expanding exemptions from marketing licenses alongside increased enforcement and protection of national security.

Nine years ago, the Knesset approved a vehicle licensing fee discount for installing safety systems. However, the program failed to meet its goals, with only 93,100 out of 120,000 allocated installations completed.

Overlapping private health insurance and HMO policies lead to unnecessary expenses. A family of four can save approximately 4,008 shekels annually by optimizing their coverage structure.

The Israel Tax Authority is launching a major reform to grant non-profit organizations greater financial flexibility, stability, and modern management tools, acknowledging their central role in civil society.