Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said on the 9th Israel will not allow Iran to obtain nuclear weapons regardless of whether the US and Iran reach a deal. He announced a planned 10-year defense budget increase of 350 billion shekels (~$117.7bn), with a large share earmarked for the air force and development of the domestic defense industry to reduce reliance on overseas procurement.

2026-07-10

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said on the 9th Israel will not allow Iran to obtain nuclear weapons regardless of whether the US and Iran reach a deal. He announced a planned 10-year defense budget increase of 350 billion shekels (~$117.7bn), with a large share earmarked for the air force and development of the domestic defense industry to reduce reliance on overseas procurement.