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IDF Deputy Chief Warns of Severe Budget Shortfall Threatening Military Readiness

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By אבי וידר

What happened

The IDF Deputy Chief of Staff has revealed a 40 billion shekel budget shortfall causing cuts in training and procurement, threatening Israel's military readiness amid ongoing multi-front security challenges. Despite government discussions, the crisis remains unresolved, with the military warning of direct harm to national security.

  • 01IDF faces a 40 billion shekel budget gap after Operation Guardian of the Walls.
  • 02Deputy Chief warns current cuts harm the army's operational readiness.
  • 03Drastic budget measures include freezing recruitment and delaying infrastructure investments.
  • 04Defense budget was exhausted by early May, halting key projects and production.
  • 05Finance Ministry urges cutting active reservists; IDF insists current force size is essential.
  • 06Prime Minister Netanyahu has been briefed but no resolution has been reached.

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