Israel’s war on Iran and Lebanon costs $15bn: Hebrew newspaper

A Hebrew newspaper reported on Sunday that Israel has incurred costs of about $15 billion since the start of its war on Iran and Lebanon, warning that the figure is expected to rise as fighting continues and its economic impact expands. The economic daily Calcalist said the cost of the ongoing war with Iran and Hezbollah in Lebanon has reached around 47 billion shekels (about $15 billion), and is likely to increase in the coming period if the conflict continues and its economic consequences widen. The paper added that Israel’s Ministry of Defence has requested about 39 billion shekels ($12.4 billion) to cover military expenses, with expectations that this figure could rise in 2026 if the war continues or similar […]