Israeli army seeks 25B shekels more
The Israeli military has requested an additional 25 billion shekels to be added to its current budget, warning that a funding shortfall is hindering its ability to prepare for the potential resumption of hostilities with Iran. This concern comes as the financial deficit in the budget has surpassed acceptable levels, orders for reserve forces have been halted, and intelligence operations have been scaled back. Reports confirm a commitment to allocate 350 billion shekels over 13 years for armament, including 70 billion shekels for the purchase of F-35 and F-15 fighter jets. Meanwhile, the army demands an additional 180 billion shekels to ensure the continuity of its weapons procurement efforts. Military officials fear that ongoing funding issues could lead to a full year of lost readiness, further heightening the security risks faced by Israel.
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