Netanyahu îi cere lui Lapid sprijin pentru creșterea bugetului apărării | Armata israeliană se confruntă cu o criză financiară

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks opposition leader Yair Lapid's support for a significant defense budget increase amid a financial crisis affecting military operations. Netanyahu requested a meeting to discuss the budget, which aims to allocate substantial funds to security institutions. The initial military budget for 2026 was around 143 billion shekels, but after recent conflicts, it was raised to approximately 183 billion shekels. A first tranche of 15 billion shekels was expected in August but was not transferred, leading to concerns about military readiness in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon. The opposition has rejected calls for additional funding, insisting it should come from coalition party budgets. Netanyahu faces political challenges as tensions with Lapid rise, complicating efforts to secure military financing before operational capabilities are further compromised.