Towards the approval of the state budget: An agreement was reached on a multi-year plan for the security system and the IDF, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Galant, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi announced tonight (between Wednesday and Thursday).
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The announcement stated: “After in-depth staff work, a multi-year plan was agreed upon for the security system and the IDF within the framework of the state budget. As part of the agreement, issues related to mandatory service, the strengthening and arming of the Israel Defense Forces, the permanent service model, the salary of permanent personnel and pensions will be regulated.
“This is an important achievement for Israel’s security and Israel’s economy, a multi-year plan that will strengthen the IDF and ensure stability and strengthening of the Israel Defense Forces,” Netanyahu said. security in the coming years, alongside the ability to maintain quality personnel, with an emphasis on the combat formations and the young permanent. This is the first multi-year plan since 2015 that allows the army and the country to prepare for the expected challenges in the coming years.”
Finance Minister Smotrich said: “The first task of the Israeli government is to take care of the security of the citizens of Israel and that is what stood before my eyes in the budget discussions with the Ministry of Defense. The multi-year plan is great news for the IDF, the Ministry of Defense and the State of Israel. The plan will be possible with the help of God for the Israel Defense Forces to maintain the resilience and strength of the State of Israel and to prepare for the various security challenges.”
Defense Minister Galant added: “I welcome the conclusion of the multi-year budget that enables the promotion of security in a time of many challenges and risks. The budget will allow the IDF and the Ministry of Defense to prepare for the threats we face and preserve the quality manpower we need. Congratulates the Chief of Staff and CEO of the Israel Defense Forces and thanks the Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance for the partnership.”