The Israeli army is facing a budget shortfall that is undermining its military readiness, Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said Thursday, Anadolu reports.
“Unfortunately, these days we are also facing a challenge regarding the IDF’s budget,” Zamir said during a multi-front situational assessment, according to an army statement.
“At a time when the IDF and its personnel are operating on all fronts, we must deal with a lack of funds. Such a situation harms the IDF’s readiness,” he said.
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The remarks come amid a dispute between Israel’s Defense and Finance ministries over additional military funding.
