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Israel's Budget Deficit Shrinks Below Target Amid Economic Rebound
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Israel's budget deficit has fallen below its target, reaching 3.2% of GDP, driven by a strong economic recovery and increased tax revenues following recent conflicts. While current spending is controlled, future defense funding is expected to increase the deficit later in the year.
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- Israel's budget deficit fell to 3.2% of GDP, below the 4.9% target.
- Tax revenues surged due to economic recovery after recent conflicts.
- August deficit was 7.9 billion shekels, down from 9.6 billion last year.
- Year-to-date revenues increased by 11.5% compared to last year.
- Future defense funding is expected to raise the deficit to 100 billion shekels.
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