Israel Assesses Changing Threats

By David A. Fulghum
Tel Aviv and Jerusalem

With a shrinking military budget and changing threats, Israeli officials are wrestling with where to allocate future spending. The yearly debate between the treasury and the defense ministry is now underway, and the nation’s existential angst is reflected in a wide range of opinions.

The speed with which the Israeli administration can respond to new threats, and the evolving definitions of war and ...

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