The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/defense-budget/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:16:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png defense budget | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/defense-budget/ 32 32 Knesset advances 5.1% deficit and spending hike amid Iran war https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-passes-5-1-deficit-and-spending-hike-amid-iran-war-in-first-of-3-votes/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:56:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3779942 Bill seeks to raise deficit from 3.9%, increase spending cap by $10.2 billion, and add $2.2 billion war reserve as conflict with Iran, Hezbollah escalates

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]]> Zamir unveils multi-year plan for reinvigorating IDF after two years of war https://www.timesofisrael.com/zamir-unveils-multi-year-plan-for-reinvigorating-idf-after-two-years-of-war/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:54:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3732283 Five-year framework shaped by lessons of October 7, political guidance and a $111 billion budget focuses on war readiness, rehabilitation and future threats

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]]> Israel leads global surge in military spending, with steepest increase since 1967 https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-leads-global-surge-in-military-spending-with-steepest-increase-since-1967/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 13:17:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3536818 With jump of 65% in 2024 amid multifront war, the country's defense budget boost was the largest in the world, watchdog finds

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]]> Katz: Despite assurances by rebel leaders, Syria threat requires boost to defense budget https://www.timesofisrael.com/katz-despite-rebel-assurances-syria-threat-requires-boost-to-defense-budget/ Sun, 15 Dec 2024 16:35:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3440144 Defense minister says 'the immediate risks to the country have not disappeared,' and 'intensity' of danger has increased

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]]> Bank of Israel chief warns war against Hamas will cost $67 billion in 2023-2025 https://www.timesofisrael.com/bank-of-israel-chief-warns-war-against-hamas-will-cost-67-billion-in-2023-2025/ Thu, 30 May 2024 15:08:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3301351 Amir Yaron says conflict in south, north a 'budgetary burden,' IDF shouldn't get 'blank check' for permanent outlays; Smotrich, Gallant agree on panel to review defense spending

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]]> Gallant presents billion-shekel plan to boost benefits for reserve soldiers https://www.timesofisrael.com/gallant-presents-billion-shekel-plan-to-boost-benefits-for-reserve-soldiers/ Sun, 21 May 2023 16:00:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3019328 Defense minister unveils a slew of benefits amid low report rates for reservists, and following widespread threats to not serve in response to judicial overhaul efforts

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]]> Netanyahu, treasury and defense officials agree on multi-year defense budget https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-treasury-and-defense-officials-agree-on-multi-year-defense-budget/ Thu, 23 Feb 2023 10:00:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2958628 Reported NIS 68 billion to be included in upcoming national budget, which finance minister has reportedly threatened to veto if not handed West Bank powers

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]]> Bennett, Gantz, Liberman agree on defense budget: NIS 58 billion for 2022 https://www.timesofisrael.com/bennett-gantz-liberman-agree-on-defense-budget-nis-58-billion-for-2022/ Wed, 28 Jul 2021 08:03:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2589757 Sum includes some NIS 7 billion toward rearmament, with an eye toward Iran, and NIS 750 million for civilian defenses

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]]> Netanyahu calls for NIS 3.3 billion increase to the defense budget https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-calls-for-nis-3-3-billion-increase-to-the-defense-budget/ Wed, 22 Jul 2020 11:58:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2352444 Though premier generally approved the boost for military spending, the government still needs to figure out where the money will come from

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]]> IDF cancels large drill planned for September, citing financial woes https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-cancels-large-drill-planned-for-september-citing-financial-woes/ Wed, 08 Jul 2020 18:26:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2343101&preview=true&preview_id=2343101 Decision to scrap the exercise, in which thousands of reservists were to take part, comes amid negotiations between military and treasury over defense budget

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]]> Ex-fighter pilot tasked with leading Iran fight promoted to major general https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-fighter-pilot-tasked-with-leading-iran-fight-promoted-to-major-general/ Thu, 18 Jun 2020 18:09:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2329881&preview=true&preview_id=2329881 Second officer, Brig. Gen. Tomer Bar, also goes up in rank as he takes over newly restructured position focused on developing new fighting techniques

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]]> IDF chief warns against false sense of security amid war for defense budget https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-chief-warns-against-false-sense-of-security-amid-war-for-defense-budget/ Mon, 08 Jun 2020 20:03:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2322901 At ceremony marking military's role in COVID-19 response, Kohavi says relative calm should not lull country into complacency

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]]> Ex-fighter pilot tapped to lead fight against Iran with new General Staff role https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-fighter-pilot-tapped-to-lead-fight-against-iran-with-new-general-staff-role/ Tue, 25 Feb 2020 20:55:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2247586&preview=true&preview_id=2247586 Another air force officer also slated to command newly formed Force Design Directorate, as military announces fresh appointments

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]]> In shakeup, IDF to create new general position to counter Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-shakeup-idf-to-create-new-general-position-to-counter-iran/ Tue, 18 Feb 2020 15:35:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2242739&preview=true&preview_id=2242739 Chief of Staff Kohavi to restructure Planning Directorate into department focused on developing and rolling out new combat doctrines

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]]> The IDF’s new plan: From ‘Waze of War’ to a general charged with countering Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/from-waze-of-war-to-a-general-devoted-to-countering-iran-the-idfs-new-plan/ Thu, 13 Feb 2020 15:24:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2239995&preview=true&preview_id=2239995 Multiyear Momentum Plan is designed to create a deadlier, more integrated military, though lack of government makes money an issue

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