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Israeli Defense Ministry Demands $188 Billion Budget Amid Treasury Opposition

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First reported by Srugim · 2 hours ago

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Israel's Defense Ministry demands a $188 billion budget increase to support a decade-long military buildup, clashing with the Treasury over delays. Director-General Amir Baram warns that bureaucratic hurdles risk Israel's security readiness as Iran plans major military investments. Emergency measures have boosted interceptor production despite budget constraints.

01Defense Ministry demands $188 billion budget to fund long-term military buildup plan.
02Treasury strongly opposes the budget increase, causing delays in implementation.
03Defense Ministry head Amir Baram criticizes Treasury for treating war realities as mere accounting.
04Iran expected to invest heavily in military capabilities in late 2026, matching Israel's decade plan.
05Baram used emergency powers to accelerate interceptor production despite no budget backing.
06Israel's interceptor stockpile grows amid conflict, but Baram warns work is unfinished.

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