![]() Most Trusted Institution? IDF - 51%, Knesset - 3%Poll finds Israelis support the 'people's army,' but back cutting defense budget in favor of social programs.![]() If Crisis Not Resolved, We Will Draw ConclusionsNetanyahu opened Cabinet meeting addressing tensions between Ministers. 'There is no day that passes without threats and ultimatums.'![]() Judea-Samaria: More Funds Needed for Rock-ProofingIn an urgent letter to Lapid and Ya'alon, Council Heads called for additional funds for defensive car shields for unprotected residents.![]() US Army Buys Its First Iron Dome from IsraelUS apparently won over by performance of anti-missile system in Gaza war; move may mean Iron Dome to be covered by US defense budget.![]() US War on ISIS Estimated at $780 MillionStaggering estimate only covers past six weeks of fighting, think tank notes. A full war could cost billions.![]() Netanyahu and Lapid Compromise on BudgetDefense system to receive an additional 6 billion shekels in 2015, according to last minute agreement between PM and Finance Minister.![]() Netanyahu: Raise Defense Budget by 'Many Billions'Prime minister says 'any responsible leader' faced with growing threats would raise defense budget, as dispute with Lapid deepens.![]() Ya'alon Warns Against Cuts to Defense Budget"We must not reach a point where we'll look back and say that our failure to invest in security was irresponsible," warns Defense Minister.![]() Knesset Committee Approves 2014 Defense BudgetDefense budget for 2014 approved, including an increase of 750 million shekels to improve the IDF’s preparedness.![]() IDF is Allotted 2.75 Billion ShekelsDiplomacy-Security Cabinet gives defense establishment extra budget after IDF says it can cut no more.![]() Gantz Unveils IDF Restructuring PlanThousands of permanent service soldiers will be let go and some units will be shut down as the IDF restructures.![]() Feiglin: I Found the Money – We Spent It on OsloFeiglin: We’ve heard how much ‘settlements’ cost, let’s see how much the political left costs.![]() Talks on Defense Cuts End, No Agreement YetIsrael's security cabinet ends marathon talks on cuts in defense spending. Final decision expected Monday morning.![]() Lapid wants to Slash Defense BudgetSecurity cabinet meets to discuss proposed cuts in defense spending of over a billion dollars![]() Gantz: Coordination with Egypt Has Gotten BetterThe coordination between Israel and Egypt has gotten better despite the rise of the Muslim Brotherhood to power, says COS.![]() Netanyahu, Lapid Agree on Budget CutsFinance Minister Yair Lapid and Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu have agreed on a series of cuts, including in the defense budget.![]() IAF Commander: Arab Spring Could Strengthen TerrorIAF Commander addresses the changes caused by the Arab Spring and says: We cannot cut the defense budget.![]() IDF: Defense Budget Hike Not Big EnoughThe head of the IDF Stategic Planning division says the IDF needs at least NIS 7 billion more to meet the challenges Israel is facing.![]() PM Defends Defense Budget HikePrime Minister Netanyahu defended an NIS 1.6 billion increase in defense spending saying it won't impact the socioeconomic agenda.![]() Steinitz: Arabs 'Too Broke' to Start a WarThere is no need to increase the country's defense budget, says Yuval Steinitz - because Israel's Arab enemies are too broke to start a war.![]() Finance Ministry Slams BarakFinance Minister Yuval Steinitz says Ehud Barak's call to increase both military and socioeconomic spending will 'enslave Israel.' |