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IDF Warned Netanyahu of Budget Crisis for a Year, Acted Late

By Yossi Yehoshua

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The IDF has warned the Israeli government for a year about a 40 billion shekel budget shortfall impacting readiness and force buildup. Prime Minister Netanyahu is now seeking opposition support to pass emergency funding legislation, but disagreements persist over the source of the funds.

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IDF warned Netanyahu for a year about a 40 billion shekel budget crisis.
Shortfall impacts ongoing operations and future force buildup.
Government seeks opposition support for urgent legislative approval.
Opposition leader Lapid demands funding sources exclude tax hikes.
IDF officials and political figures criticize delayed government action.

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The government has reached this point because, during an election period, a move of this scale cannot be advanced without opposition support.per implied analysis
The measures already taken by the IDF to cope with the shortage are causing real harm to the ability to maintain the IDF’s stability today.per Maj. Gen. Tamir Yadai
Lapid's claims about defense spending and tax increases are baseless and false.per Likud

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