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Iran war has cost Israel $11.5 billion in budgetary expenses, ministry says

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12-04-2026 | 09:55

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Iran war has cost Israel $11.5 billion in budgetary expenses, ministry says

Israel's war with Iran ‌incurred 35 billion shekels ($11.52 billion) in budgetary expenses, with 22 billion shekels of that going to defense, the Finance Ministry said on ‌Sunday, citing a preliminary estimate.

The amount has already been added to the 2026 budget, it said.

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