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Israel's Defense Budget Increase Threatens 5.2% GDP Deficit

8/20/2025

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Israel's fiscal deficit for 2025 is projected to reach 5.2% of GDP due to military operations.
A cabinet meeting will address a proposed NIS 31 billion increase in the defense budget.
The defense budget will total around 34 billion shekels, covering humanitarian aid and military upgrades.
Opposition claims this budget increase violates fiscal discipline, potentially raising the deficit to 5.1%.
The economy has unexpectedly contracted amid ongoing conflicts.

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Israel's fiscal deficit for 2025 is projected to reach 5.2% of GDP due to military operations.
A cabinet meeting will address a proposed NIS 31 billion increase in the defense budget.
The defense budget will total around 34 billion shekels, covering humanitarian aid and military upgrades.
Opposition claims this budget increase violates fiscal discipline, potentially raising the deficit to 5.1%.
The economy has unexpectedly contracted amid ongoing conflicts.