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Israelis Face Financial Strain from Rising War Costs

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Israelis Face Financial Strain from Rising War Costs

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  • As 2025 begins, Israelis confront an **$11-billion war cost** primarily due to taxes and spending cuts.
  • A **1% rise in value-added tax** has come into effect, affecting all households with an average annual cost exceeding **17,000 shekels** ($4,658).
  • The government's **defense budget** will increase by **20 billion shekels** annually over the next decade, raising 2025's allocation to **107 billion shekels** ($30 billion).
  • The **economic impact** includes a mere **0.4% GDP growth** last year, marking Israel as one of the slowest-growing developed economies.
  • To finance the war effort, Israel borrowed over **260 billion shekels** ($71 billion) in 2024, significantly impacting public finances.

For more details, visit the original article at Times of India.

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