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Lapid, Netanyahu Clash Over IDF Budget Hike in Security Meeting
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Opposition Leader Yair Lapid clashed during a security meeting over a proposal to increase the IDF's budget. Lapid rejected the plan unless funds were diverted from coalition budgets, while Netanyahu's Likud party accused him of misleading the public and jeopardizing security.
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- Netanyahu and Lapid clashed over increasing the IDF budget during a security meeting.
- Lapid demanded funds be diverted from ultra-Orthodox coalition budgets, not from new taxes.
- Netanyahu's Likud party accused Lapid of misleading the public and playing politics.
- Defense Minister Katz urged approval, citing urgent security needs and available funds.
- Military costs have surged due to recent conflicts, straining IDF readiness and budgets.
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