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Smotrich allocates 1B shekels for military spending over Arab towns
The Israeli government proposals reveal a transfer of approximately 1.03 billion shekels from Arab community development allocations to the Ministry of Security for military procurements, including the purchase of 12 Apache helicopters from the United States. This transfer was approved through an emergency phone vote among the ministers. It comes against the backdrop of previous disagreements between the Finance and Security Ministries over funding the deal, with a significant portion of the funds (964 million shekels) allocated from a five-year plan scheduled to be implemented between 2027 and 2029. This transfer raises concerns about its negative impact on development and infrastructure projects in Arab towns, which already face housing shortages and infrastructure crises, relying heavily on government funding to provide services and improve living conditions. The move serves as a reminder of the government’s fiscal priorities, emphasizing military readiness at the expense of the developmental needs of the Arab community.
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