Govt Approves Billions in Civilian Budget Cuts for Defense Ahead of Elections
Israel's government approved across-the-board budget cuts to civilian ministries to fund defense purchases ahead of the election.
The Israeli government approved cuts to civilian ministry budgets to transfer funds to the defense establishment, The Jerusalem Post and The Media Line reported. The decision was approved just days before the country's national elections.
According to the reports, the total sum allocated for urgent defense purchases varies slightly between outlets: The Media Line reported a cut of NIS 2.6 billion, while The Jerusalem Post cited NIS 2.5 billion, noting it amounts to a 4.9% reduction for each ministry.
Further details regarding the allocation of funds within the defense establishment have not yet been released.
Sources: The Media Line, Jerusalem Post — front page
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