Defense Ministry

IDF Disabled Veterans Organization warns of 'national disaster' amid exclusion in defense budget

The warnings came amid debate in 2026 defense spending discussions, in which the Finance Ministry rejected the Defense Ministry's petitions to increase spending by NIS 40 billion.

Israeli Minister of Defense Benny Gantz, Israeli soldiers and Israeli veterans and disabled IDF soldiers seen during a march honoring IDF wounded and disabled IDF, in Tel Aviv, November 17, 2021.
Bank Hapoalim CEO Yadin Antebi at EY's annual real estate conference

Next Israeli gov't main issue will be controlling defense budget, Bank Hapoalim CEO told conference

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi leave after a press conference in Jerusalem on February 26, 2026.

Israel looks from the Mediterranean to India for a new strategic front to contain Iran - analysis

An illustrative image of Iran and Hezbollah's flags.

Israel sanctions IRGC-linked crypto accounts funneling millions to Hezbollah, other proxies


Israeli Air Force navigator recognized as fallen soldier after PTSD-related suicide

The Defense Ministry has officially recognized Maj. (res.) Asaf Dagan as a fallen soldier, honoring his service and the psychological toll of his military duty, following a long fight by his family.

Maj. (res.) Asaf Dagan participating in a flight mission.

Knesset approves 2026 state budget in final votes, avoids early elections

The Knesset has approved the 2026 state budget, avoiding elections, as coalition partners back the plan despite earlier threats and criticism over spending priorities.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to vote at the Knesset on the 2026 state budget, March 30, 2026.

The unsung architect of Israel's home front resilience - opinion

How Moshe Arens reshaped Israel’s defense doctrine by placing the civilian home front at its center

Former Israeli Foreign Minister Moshe Arens (R) and former Ambassador to the United States Zalman Shoval listen to a question as they attend an event at the National Press Club in Washington, February 15, 2001.

Jerusalem Post Group takes strategic stake in Tondo Smart

The move comes as the infrastructure intelligence company expands its municipal, critical infrastructure, and defense-related activities in Israel and North America.

View of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, October 8, 2025.

Knesset Finance Committee approves Israel’s 2026 state budget ahead of final reading

The decision followed debates in the committee that went late into the night. The second and third readings are expected to take place in the Knesset plenum on Thursday.

Finance Committee chair MK Hanoch Milwidsky leads a Finance committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, during the war with Iran and Hezbollah, March 15, 2026.

Elbit Systems $28B order surge driven by Israel-US strikes on Iran, CEO says

The US and Israel launched air strikes on Iran on February 28. Iran has struck Israel, as well as Gulf neighbours, with drones and missiles.

People stand near a destroyed vehicle as smoke rises after a reported strike on Shahran fuel tanks, in Tehran, Iran, March 8, 2026

Israel’s defense budget rises to NIS 177 billion amid Iran war and northern front tensions

In a closed discussions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the defense establishment has increased its demands to NIS 177 billion, with the possibility that the war with Iran will take longer.

 New Israeli Shekel banknotes are seen in this picture illustration taken November 9, 2021

Gov't adds NIS 2.6 billion to defense, raising state budget by NIS 32 billion due to war

The funds were to be used for classified equipment, which the government cited as an “urgent and immediate need” to provide an operational response to the ongoing war.

 The Knesset building, home of Israel's legislature, in Jerusalem, on November 14, 2022 (Illustrative).

Assassinating Khamenei, top military officials was incredible op., senior IDF official tells 'Post'

F-16s worked with F-35s, F-15s, Israeli intelligence, and others to change history.

Illustrative Israeli F16s.

In the midst of war: The Defense Ministry purchases combat vehicles for $26M

The procurement delegation signed a new agreement to purchase dozens of armored JLTV combat vehicles, known as Pereh in the IDF.

JLTV vehicle that arrived in the country by flight.