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Israel to Divert Arab Sector Funds for Urgent Apache Helicopter Purchase
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
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Israel's government is set to approve a NIS 3.5 billion defense procurement, including a NIS 1 billion deal for Apache helicopters. Funds for the helicopters will be diverted from a five-year development plan for Israel's Arab sector. The remaining cost will come from the 2026 state budget. Government ministers are expected to approve the purchase via an urgent telephone vote.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel plans to spend NIS 1 billion on Apache helicopters as part of a NIS 3.5 billion defense procurement.
- Funds for the helicopter purchase will be diverted from a development plan for Israel's Arab sector.
- The remaining NIS 68 million for the helicopters will come from the 2026 state budget.
- Government ministers will vote on the purchase via an urgent telephone call.
- The deal underscores a shift in priorities towards immediate defense needs.
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