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Israel plans $12 billion defense boost as officials warn spending is spiraling out of control

Government plans roughly 40 billion shekels in additional defense spending, pushing the 2026 budget to 184 billion shekels as depleted weapons stocks, unpaid industry bills and long procurement delays pile up

Yuval Azoulay, Calcalist | 08.23.26

High Court freezes millions in coalition funds for ultra-Orthodox institutions, settlements

Justice Alex Stein cited apparent procedural flaws in the Finance Committee vote; civilian emergency spending was exempted, and a three-justice panel will hear the petition soon

Netael Bandel | 08.05.26

תיעוד מפעילות כוחות חטיבת המילואים 226 בדרום לבנון

Reservists' salaries revealed: Over $100 billion since October 7

Unimaginable number of reserve days, wear and tear on operational equipment, and a global arms race that is raising price of weapons and defense systems to new heights: This is how the IDF must fight not only on multiple enemy fronts but also against its own budget

Elisha Ben Kimon | 08.03.26

IDF warns depleted stockpiles are undermining readiness for next Iran war

Despite an approved defense-budget increase, the IDF says funds and procurement authority have not arrived, leaving munitions and interceptor stocks depleted after about 1,000 days of fighting; Treasury accuses Defense Ministry of unlawful budget management

Yuval Azulay/Calcalist | 07.28.26

House Republicans pass $95 billion Iran war budget package

House Republicans narrowly advanced a $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trump priorities, overcoming Democratic opposition and GOP defections as the plan faces uncertainty in the Senate

AP | 07.23.26

From Tokyo to Tel Aviv: The cities reshaping the global cost rankings

A new Deutsche Bank report shows a shift in global prices, with once-expensive cities becoming more affordable and others rising in cost; Tokyo is now cheaper than expected, while Tel Aviv ranks among the world’s priciest cities in several categories

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 07.15.26

Israel's ballooning $50B war bill: IDF warns it cannot keep operating without urgent funds

The Treasury says the demand is excessive, warning that tens of billions more for defense could force deep civilian cuts and strain Israel’s credit rating

Gad Lior | 06.30.26

From top right: Metula, Shfaram, Kiryat Shmona and Shlomi

Northern border towns demand more as government readies 5 billion shekel recovery plan

Government initially pledged 12 billion shekels to rehabilitate the region; KKL-JNF will provide an immediate 145 million shekels for development

Yair Kraus | 05.15.26

Israel on a dangerous debt path as war costs and defense demands surge

Analysis: Israel’s government is driving the economy onto a risky debt path as it struggles to curb defense spending after October 7; a proposed $95B plan and ongoing multi-front war raise fears of rising debt and weakened fiscal stability

Shlomo Teitelbaum/Calcalist | 05.05.26

Haredi bloc to back budget in first reading despite draft dispute

Parties condition support on progress toward draft exemption law, but with legal concerns unresolved, receive rabbinic approval to back coalition in initial vote

Shilo Freid, Amir Ettinger | 01.28.26

Netanyahu holds emergency talks as budget crisis deepens over Haredi draft exemption row

Vote on 2026 budget delayed to Wednesday after ultra-Orthodox parties demand legal review of draft law; Smotrich threatens elections if budget remains tied to military exemption legislation

Moran Azulay, Amir Ettinger, Shilo Freid | 01.26.26

Israel’s 2025 deficit narrows in November, but year-end spike still expected

Deficit falls to 4.5% after stronger tax revenues cut November’s gap to 3.3B shekels, though Israel is still on track for higher annual deficits after expanded defense spending, budget breaches and rising 2026 targets

Gad Lior | 12.08.25

תיעוד מפעילות חטיבת הנח"ל במרחב הקו הצהוב

Finance Ministry freezes nonessential Defense Ministry spending amid budget clash

Treasury halts new contracts after Defense Ministry exceeds 2025 budget, prompting sharp criticism as military braces for possible fighting with Hezbollah, Iran or renewed combat in Gaza

Yossi Yehoshua | 11.06.25

From grief to design: how a young Tel Aviv couple turned a tiny rental into a colorful sanctuary

In a small rented apartment in Tel Aviv, interior designer Aviv Wexler and her partner Nadav Ben Nun created a colorful, lively home filled with travel souvenirs, handmade touches, and greenery — all crafted on a modest budget

Noam Ron | 10.22.25

הפגזות כוחות צה"ל ברצועת עזה, נתניהו, סמוטריץ

Cost of Israeli control of Gaza could exceed $50 billion a year, estimates show

Israel risks severe economic strain from the costs of total military control of encalve and a stalled 2026 budget, with officials warning of deep cuts, higher taxes and potential credit downgrades as war expenses soar

Gad Lior | 08.10.25

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