VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-23
“As a result of the war it has been climbing, and the higher defence spending that is planned implies it will carry on growing unless we see higher taxes or cuts in civilian spending,”
Michael Ben-Gad · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Michael Ben-Gad explained that Israel's debt will continue to grow without tax hikes or spending cuts.
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