Funding unit

A funding unit, in Israeli politics, is a measurement of the campaign financing allocated to a party.

Background

The amount a party is given depends on whether it previously held seats in the Knesset and whether it passed the electoral threshold.

History

The Knesset's finance committee originally determined how much money was given to a party, until 1994, when that ability was transferred to a "professional committee".

The amount has increased numerous times. The 22nd Knesset allowed an increase in a February 2020 vote. The Knesset intended to approve an increase in June 2022, ahead of the 2022 Israeli legislative election, but the Knesset's pending dissolution delayed it. The Public Committee on Party Financing ultimately approved the increase on 30 June. The 26th Knesset approved an increase in July 2026 in the number of funding units for "supplements" to factions from one to 1.4.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Assaf Shapira (23 September 2026). "Election Campaign Financing in Israel". Israel Democracy Institute. Retrieved 17 October 2026.
  2. ↑ Assaf Shapira (25 December 2020). "Who'll give the Knesset millions more in party funding? The Knesset". The Times of Israel. Retrieved 17 October 2026.
  3. ↑ Raoul Wootliff (27 February 2020). "Campaigns use tens of millions in extra state funds for 'all-out' election push". The Times of Israel. Retrieved 29 September 2026.
  4. ↑ "Public funding for political parties' campaigns to increase by some NIS 30 million". The Times of Israel. 28 June 2022. Retrieved 29 September 2026.
  5. ↑ "Panel okays 12.5% increase in funds for party election campaigns". The Times of Israel. 30 June 2022. Retrieved 29 September 2026.
  6. ↑ "25th Knesset Approves Its Own Dissolution, Elections Set for October 27". ynet. 16 July 2026. Retrieved 29 September 2026.