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Israeli Defense Ministry Demands Major Budget Increase for 2026 Amid Treasury Dispute

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First reported by Mako · 6 hours ago

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The Israeli Defense Ministry demands a 40-45 billion shekel increase to the 2026 budget, citing operational harm from current funding levels. The Finance Ministry accuses the defense sector of illegal budget overruns and poor management. The dispute risks halting military production and infrastructure projects, with senior officials warning of national security consequences.

01Defense Ministry demands 40-45 billion shekel increase for 2026 budget, raising it to 183-188 billion shekels.
02Lack of budget agreement already harms military operations, halting spare parts purchases and freezing base construction.
03Defense Ministry warns of shutdowns in artillery shell production and forced reservist releases without budget deal.
04Defense Ministry Director-General Amir Baram criticizes Finance Ministry for undermining long-term military readiness.
05Finance Ministry accuses defense sector of illegal budget overruns despite receiving a record 143 billion shekel budget.
06Finance Ministry highlights poor defense management and warns of tax hikes and social cuts due to budget disputes.

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