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Israel Risks US-Style Debt Trap Amid War Spending, Economists Warn
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Israel faces a potential "Americanization" of its economic challenges, mirroring the U.S. debt trap following post-9/11 wars, according to economists. Increased defense spending amid the current conflict, estimated in the hundreds of billions of shekels, has pushed Israel's debt-to-GDP ratio above 68%. This trend risks hindering investments in crucial sectors like education and infrastructure, exacerbating societal divisions and potentially leading to a "lost decade" of economic stagnation.
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- Economists warn Israel risks a U.S.-style debt trap due to escalating war spending.
- Israel's debt-to-GDP ratio has surpassed 68%, reversing years of fiscal discipline.
- War costs are estimated in the hundreds of billions of shekels, with defense seeking billions more.
- The situation mirrors U.S. post-9/11 debt accumulation, potentially hindering future investments.
- Current Israeli societal divisions may weaken its capacity to absorb prolonged high defense spending.
- Critics question if long-term economic consequences are adequately considered by leadership.
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