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'Israel's' fiscal deficit climbs to 8.1% amid rising war expenditures

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 8 Aug 2024 18:49
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Public spending hit NIS 49.4 billion in July, with year-to-date expenses at NIS 350 billion, a 33% increase from 2023. War-related costs since October 7 have reached NIS 88.4 billion.

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The Times of Israel reported on Thursday that the regime's fiscal deficit surged to 8.1% of GDP, or NIS 8.5 billion ($2.2 billion), over the past 12 months through July, driven by increased spending on the war on Gaza, according to the Israeli Finance Ministry.

This marks the fourth month the deficit has exceeded the 2024 target of 6.6%, up from 4.2% in 2023. Monthly deficits rose from 7% in April to 8.1% in July, amid escalating security-related and civilian expenditures.

Public spending hit NIS 49.4 billion in July, with year-to-date expenses at NIS 350 billion, a 33% increase from 2023. War-related costs since October 7 have reached NIS 88.4 billion.

Despite the deficit, public revenues in July were NIS 40.9 billion, up from NIS 39.1 billion last year. Total revenues for the year reached NIS 277.8 billion, a 3.1% increase from last year.

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