Netanyahu Seeks Meeting With Opposition Leader Over Defense Budget Increase
Israeli opposition has reportedly rejected recent requests for additional security funding amid a financial crisis affecting military readiness.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking a meeting with the leader of the opposition to press for an increase in the country's defense budget, according to a report by Anadolu Agency.
The report said the opposition has rejected recent requests to allocate additional funds to the security establishment, amid what it described as a financial crisis affecting the army's readiness.
Details on the scale of the requested budget increase, the identity of the opposition leader involved, or a timeline for the proposed meeting were not specified in the available reporting.
Anadolu Agency did not provide further comment from Netanyahu's office, the opposition, or Israel's defense establishment regarding the dispute over funding.
This report will be updated as more information becomes available.
Sources
- Israel’s Netanyahu seeks meeting with opposition leader to push for defense budget increase — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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