defense spending

1. The Times of Israel אתמול 20:52

   Central bank holds rates days before election, warns next government on fiscal choices

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2. The Times of Israel 17.10.2026

   A top economist sees Israel’s fiscal future on the ballot as costs of war, division mount

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