Defense Minister Gantz, Finance Minister agree to raise soldiers' wages by 50 percent
Pay for combat soldiers during operations to rise to NIS 3,048 per month, ground crews to NIS 1,793.
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Gantz: Israel needs larger defense budge to strike Iran nuclear program
Defense Minister defends NIS 5 billion package to build capability to strike Iran's nuclear program to Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee
Senior IDF official: Iran capable of seriously attacking Israel
IDF's Operational Directorate Head says Iran capable of carrying out attack against Israel similar to attack on Saudi oil facilities.
Trump admin praises $38 billion 10-year Israel defense agreement
Israel is 'valuable and capable ally to US that faces dangerously escalating threats, first from Iran regime sponsoring terror groups.'
Kahlon: I don't want Jews in Umm al-Fahm
Finance Minister details new budget for homefront defense, says Jews moving into Arab villages could cause a 'provocation.'
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 Conclusions
Netanyahu opened Cabinet meeting addressing tensions between Ministers. 'There is no day that passes without threats and ultimatums.'
Judea-Samaria: More Funds Needed for Rock-Proofing
In 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 Israel
US 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 Million
Staggering estimate only covers past six weeks of fighting, think tank notes. A full war could cost billions.
Netanyahu and Lapid Compromise on Budget
Defense 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 Budget
Defense budget for 2014 approved, including an increase of 750 million shekels to improve the IDF’s preparedness.
IDF is Allotted 2.75 Billion Shekels
Diplomacy-Security Cabinet gives defense establishment extra budget after IDF says it can cut no more.
Gantz Unveils IDF Restructuring Plan
Thousands 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 Oslo
Feiglin: We’ve heard how much ‘settlements’ cost, let’s see how much the political left costs.
Talks on Defense Cuts End, No Agreement Yet
Israel's security cabinet ends marathon talks on cuts in defense spending. Final decision expected Monday morning.
Lapid wants to Slash Defense Budget
Security cabinet meets to discuss proposed cuts in defense spending of over a billion dollars
Gantz: Coordination with Egypt Has Gotten Better
The coordination between Israel and Egypt has gotten better despite the rise of the Muslim Brotherhood to power, says COS.
Netanyahu, Lapid Agree on Budget Cuts
Finance 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 Terror
IAF Commander addresses the changes caused by the Arab Spring and says: We cannot cut the defense budget.
IDF: Defense Budget Hike Not Big Enough
The 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 Hike
Prime 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 War
There 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 Barak
Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz says Ehud Barak's call to increase both military and socioeconomic spending will 'enslave Israel.'
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