Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has approved an increase in the defense budget by tens of billions of shekels, according to reports. The exact amount has not been disclosed.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has approved a defense budget increase of tens of billions of shekels, according to reports. The specific figure and timeline remain unclear. Earlier this month, The Zioneer reported that Netanyahu ordered a 350 billion shekel increase over the next decade, and the National Security Council decided on a 40 billion shekel gradual increase for 2026, bringing the defense budget to 183 billion shekels.
2 developments
- DevelopingNetanyahu orders 350 billion shekel increase to defense budget over the next decade
- DevelopingNetanyahu considers reopening 2026 budget to boost defense spending, Treasury warns over education, health cuts
- StrongNetanyahu pushes for expanded security for his family
- DevelopingIsrael's Defense Ministry seeks 40-50 billion shekel annual budget increase
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