A man carries a dog to a shelter as sirens sound after Iran launched missiles towards Israel, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Tel Aviv, Israel, April 1, 2026. (File Photo: Reuters)

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

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Reuters

Published: 12 April ,2026: 05:37 PM GST Updated: 12 April ,2026: 05:40 PM GST

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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.

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

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