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Israel Defense Spend Doubles, Rates Target 3% by 2027

7/15/2026

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Defence spending now equals about 8% of Israel’s GDP, roughly double the pre-October 7 level.
Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron warned growth must be curbed and education boosted before the October 27 election.
He noted the debt-to-GDP ratio rose to 70% from around 60% in 2023.
Finance Ministry budget director Maharan Frozenfar said a growth plan is being prepared, opposes tax hikes and expects benchmark rate, cut to 3.5%, to fall to 3% by June 2027.

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Defence spending now equals about 8% of Israel’s GDP, roughly double the pre-October 7 level.
Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron warned growth must be curbed and education boosted before the October 27 election.
He noted the debt-to-GDP ratio rose to 70% from around 60% in 2023.
Finance Ministry budget director Maharan Frozenfar said a growth plan is being prepared, opposes tax hikes and expects benchmark rate, cut to 3.5%, to fall to 3% by June 2027.