Israel’s budget deficit for Oct 2014 was NIS 2.1 billion compared with NIS 4.5 billion in Oct 2013. Government spending was up 3.1% during Jan to Oct 2014 compared to the same period last year. Tax revenues were up 7.2% over the same period.
http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-budget-deficit-narrows-1000984901