Israel’s defense ministry seeks $2.85B budget increase to confront Iran
ANKARA (AA) – Israel’s Ministry of Defense has requested an increase of $2.85 billion in the annual budget to bolster its efforts to confront Iran, according to local media.
Israeli public broadcaster KAN said the new increase aims to boost preparations to confront the Iranian nuclear program.
The current defense budget is $17.8 billion.
Israel accuses Iran of seeking to build a nuclear bomb, a claim denied by Tehran, which says its program is designed for peaceful purposes.
Iran has often in recent years accused Israel of carrying out espionage and sabotage acts at key nuclear, military and industrial facilities.
Last week, a new Israeli government headed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was sworn in.
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