The increase in war spending pushed the budget deficit to 6.8 per cent of GDP in 2024. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Israeli operations in Lebanon continued on a near-daily basis last week. On Friday, Israel struck in Dahiyeh, Beirut for the ...

An already fragile ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah appeared to be on shakier ground after ...

Israel's economy looks to rebound over the next two years should geopolitical tensions ease, although the country needs a host of structural reforms to support government finances and sustain growth ...

A budget approved by Israel’s Parliament cements Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s power and includes significant military spending. By Lara Jakes and Patrick Kingsley Lara Jakes covers ...

Israel on Friday launched an attack on Lebanon's capital for the first time since a ceasefire ended the latest ...

Israel launched retaliatory strikes against Lebanon amid a shaky ceasefire with the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah brokered late last year, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

Israel launched an airstrike on Beirut for the first time since a U.S.-backed cease-fire took effect in November, amid ...

France and Lebanon say Israel violated its ceasefire with Hezbollah with a strike in Beirut, as deaths mount in Gaza after ...

For months, Israelis put aside their deep rifts to fight a common enemy. Now, amid a renewed government push for power, they ...

JERUSALEM, March 17 (Reuters) - Israel spent 112 billion shekels ($31 billion) on its military conflicts in Gaza and ... and subsequent missile fire from Hezbollah in Lebanon - and the end of 2024 ...

Israeli War Spending in Gaza, Lebanon Tops $30 Billion in 2024 -Finance Ministry By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel spent 112 billion shekels ($31 billion) on its military conflicts in ...