Netanyahu Seeks to Raise IDF Budget, Lapid Conditions Support on Canceling ‘Corrupt’ Haredi Funds
Lapid backed higher defense spending but opposed tax increases on middle-class households and reservists, as officials warned the IDF faces a 40 billion-shekel gap.
10 Articles
10 Articles
Opposition has rejected recent requests to allocate additional funds to security establishment amid financial crisis that is affecting army's readiness
After three years of war, the Israeli army faced major shortages, and the government now had to obtain opposition support to release funds.
‘Coffers are empty’: Netanyahu seeks Lapid's backing as IDF budget crisis deepens
Opposition leader says he will back the spending increase only if Netanyahu scraps coalition allocations rather than raising taxes, as military officials warn delayed funds have already stalled procurement, cut reserve duty and threatened operational readiness
Netanyahu Seeks Meeting With Lapid
Israeli media reported Monday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has requested a meeting with opposition leader Yair Lapid in an effort to persuade him to agree to a discussion of the budget bill aimed at allocating large sums to Israel’s security establishment.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 80% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
