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Netanyahu Seeks Increased Defense Budget Without Specifying Funding Amid Election Tensions

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דווח לראשונה בCalcalist · Aug 9, 2026

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Prime Minister Netanyahu seeks a long-term increase in Israel's defense budget without clarifying funding sources, opting for deficit spending ahead of elections. This strategy risks further credit downgrades and fiscal instability, while shifting the financial burden to the next government. Economic authorities were not consulted, and tax cuts worsen the funding gap, setting a political trap for the incoming administration.

01Netanyahu wants to raise Israel's defense budget for 13 years without specifying funding sources.
02The government plans to finance the increase through deficit spending, avoiding unpopular tax hikes or cuts.
03Israel faces credit rating downgrades and higher borrowing costs unlike the US, complicating deficit financing.
04Finance Minister Smotrich directs tax surpluses to cuts rather than reducing the deficit or funding defense.
05Economic experts and Bank of Israel were excluded from the budget decision process and cost assessments.
06The next government will inherit a bloated defense budget and fiscal challenges, likely forcing cuts and political blame.

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