Government Reportedly Approves About NIS 1 Billion for Urgent Defense Procurement

The government reportedly approved about NIS 1 billion for urgent defense procurement in a telephone vote on Wednesday morning. The reported financing draws on the 2026 budget and allocations for 2027–2029, with some money coming from funds earmarked for the five-year plan for Arab society. The justification cited an assessment by Defense Ministry professionals that the security requirement was immediate and could not wait. The report did not identify the equipment to be purchased or give a detailed breakdown of the funding shift.