Israel to Boost Budget by $12.5 Billion for Iran and Gaza Wars
The increase, announced by the Israeli finance and defense ministries in a joint statement on Thursday, is equivalent to roughly 2% of gross domestic product and underlines the fiscal impact of the country's multi-front war since late 2023.
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