Israel faces a steep economic challenge. A massive defense budget, driven by ongoing conflicts and Prime Minister Netanyahu's vision for a militarized nation, is straining public finances. This surge in spending threatens vital sectors like education and healthcare. Public debt is rising significantly. The nation is grappling with the economic fallout of war, impacting livelihoods and potentially slowing future growth.

JERUSALEM: The enormous costs of Israel’s multi-front war and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s determination to turn his country into a “super-Sparta” of the Middle East are…

Israel faces a steep economic challenge. A massive defense budget, driven by ongoing conflicts and Prime Minister Netanyahu's vision for a militarized nation, is straining public…

JERUSALEM, June 7 — The enormous costs of Israel’s multi-front war and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s determination to turn his country into a “super-Sparta” of the...

The staggering costs of Israel's multi-front war and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's vision of turning his country into a 'Super-Sparta' of...

Public debt now accounts for more than 69pc of GDP, compared to 60pc before the war, according to the Treasury.