Liberman demands NIS 4.8b. bump for defense budget

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman demands an immediate increase of NIS 4.8 billion to the defense budget, as a result of “significant changes” in the region affecting Israel’s security.

The treasury dismisses his request, citing earlier agreements, according to Hebrew reports.

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