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Israeli Army Budget Shortfall Raises Concerns Over Military Readiness
(MENAFN) Israel’s military is facing a significant funding gap that is affecting its operational preparedness,
according to Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.
“Unfortunately, these days we are also facing a challenge regarding the IDF’s budget,” Zamir
said during a multi-front assessment.
He warns that the shortage comes at a time when Israeli forces are engaged across multiple fronts
and require sufficient resources to maintain their capabilities.
“At a time when the IDF and its personnel are operating on all fronts, we must deal with a lack
of funds. Such a situation harms the IDF’s readiness,” he said.
The comments come amid an ongoing disagreement between Israel’s Defense Ministry and
Finance Ministry over the allocation of additional funds to the military.
According to reports, the army is facing a financial gap of around 40 billion shekels, or $12.3
billion, driven largely by continuing operational costs and expenses related to reserve forces.
The budget dispute is also affecting planned military procurement, including the purchase of
fighter jets and ammunition.
Israel’s defense budget for 2026 was originally set at approximately 143 billion shekels, covering
military operations and other defense-related expenditures.
according to Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.
“Unfortunately, these days we are also facing a challenge regarding the IDF’s budget,” Zamir
said during a multi-front assessment.
He warns that the shortage comes at a time when Israeli forces are engaged across multiple fronts
and require sufficient resources to maintain their capabilities.
“At a time when the IDF and its personnel are operating on all fronts, we must deal with a lack
of funds. Such a situation harms the IDF’s readiness,” he said.
The comments come amid an ongoing disagreement between Israel’s Defense Ministry and
Finance Ministry over the allocation of additional funds to the military.
According to reports, the army is facing a financial gap of around 40 billion shekels, or $12.3
billion, driven largely by continuing operational costs and expenses related to reserve forces.
The budget dispute is also affecting planned military procurement, including the purchase of
fighter jets and ammunition.
Israel’s defense budget for 2026 was originally set at approximately 143 billion shekels, covering
military operations and other defense-related expenditures.
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