Israel Approves $300 Million for Apache Helicopters, Cuts Arab Society Funding
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
The Israeli government has approved the transfer of over $300 million to purchase 12 Apache helicopters, a deal that faced a critical deadline. The funding will be reallocated from a five-year investment plan for Israel's Arab society. Defense Minister Israel Katz pushed for the purchase, while Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich expressed reservations, favoring drones. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ultimately insisted on the helicopter acquisition, despite Smotrich's opposition and concerns about the impact on the Arab community's development program.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Israel will spend over $300 million on 12 Apache helicopters, approved by government vote.
- Funding for the helicopters will be diverted from a five-year investment plan for Arab society.
- The purchase was expedited due to a US-imposed deadline for the deal.
- Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich opposed the helicopter purchase, favoring drones.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted on acquiring the Apache helicopters.
- The decision comes amid increased military spending due to ongoing conflicts.
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