"Israel's new budget for 2026 includes a significant increase in military spending, reflecting the ongoing conflicts with Iran and Hezbollah, which have escalated in recent months."
"The UN reported that one peacekeeper was killed and another critically injured in an explosion in southern Lebanon, underscoring the risks faced by UNIFIL amid the violence."
Israel's parliament approved a defense-heavy budget for 2026, raising military spending as the country faces ongoing conflicts with Iran and Hezbollah. The budget deficit target was increased to approximately 5% of GDP. A UN peacekeeper was killed and another critically injured in an explosion in southern Lebanon, highlighting the dangers faced by peacekeeping forces amid the violence. The UNIFIL mission continues to monitor the situation, conducting patrols in the region to maintain peace between Israel and Lebanon.
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