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Security Establishment Outspends Budget, Rivals Bank of Israel
Israel's security establishment has reportedly exceeded its 2026 budget by approximately 10 billion shekels, allegedly engaging in illegal "money printing." This comes as the government enacts budget cuts across ministries to fund urgent security needs.
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What happened
- 01Israel's security establishment allegedly overspent its 2026 budget by 10 billion shekels.
- 02The security establishment is accused of illegal "money printing" unlike the Bank of Israel.
- 03The government approved 2.6 billion shekels in cuts for urgent security needs.
- 04Critics argue security spending comes at the expense of social budgets.
- 05Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly unable to oppose the security establishment.
The security establishment's influence is described as overwhelming, even for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, especially in the lead-up to elections.
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