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The Israeli Defense Ministry has warned that the approved defense budget of 112 billion shekels for 2026 is likely to be exceeded due to increased military spending needs stemming from heightened security demands. Amir Baram, the ministry's Director General, highlighted a persistent gap between budget allocations and actual expenditures, which has worsened significantly since October 7. This ongoing issue reflects a chronic underfunding of military operations amid pressures from political leadership.