# Israel plans to cut Arab development funds for 'classified' defense purchases

- Published: 2026-10-14T09:06:46Z
- Updated: 2026-10-18T13:13:12Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: Haaretz — https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/israel-security/2026-10-14/ty-article/.premium/israel-plans-to-cut-arab-development-funds-for-classified-defense-purchases/000001a1-3979-ddfa-adad-fdf9dd980000
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Another 2.6 billion shekel cut is planned for an urgent defense need. The Finance Ministry's legal adviser says defense officials warned that delaying procurement could undermine Israel's defense response

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