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Israel Approves $270 Million for Urgent Defense Procurement

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Israeli Government Seeks Urgent Approval for Secret Security Funds Transfer

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The Israeli government is seeking urgent approval to transfer 1.03 billion shekels to the Ministry of Defense for secret security procurements. The majority of the funds, 964 million shekels, will be diverted from a five-year plan for the Arab community's development. The remaining 68 million shekels will be taken from the 2026 budget. The government cites an urgent need to expedite these security purchases.

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  • Israel's government is transferring 1.03 billion shekels to the Defense Ministry for secret security needs.
  • Most of the funds, 964 million shekels, are being diverted from a five-year plan for the Arab community.
  • The transfer aims to expedite 'secret security procurements' by advancing their timeline.
  • The Finance Minister submitted the draft resolution for an urgent ministerial vote.
  • The Government Secretary requested swift approval via a WhatsApp group.
Israeli Government Seeks Urgent Approval for Secret Security Funds Transfer
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The Israeli government is moving to allocate 1.03 billion shekels to the Ministry of Defense for "secret security procurements" by expediting a vote among ministers. According to a draft resolution submitted by the Finance Minister, approximately 964 million shekels of this sum will be diverted from funds previously earmarked for the five-year plan to strengthen the Arab community, intended for the years 2027-2029. An additional 68 million shekels will come from the 2026 budget. The proposal cites an "urgent need" to advance the timeline for these security purchases. The Government Secretary, Yossi Fuchs, has requested ministers to approve the measure rapidly via a dedicated WhatsApp group.

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