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Israel Defense Ministerl Katz says defense budget must be increased “in face of growing threats,” citing recent developments in Syria with ousting of president Bashar al-Assad by Islamist forces.
“Must be able to defend itself, on its own, against any threat the immediate risks to the country have not disappeared recent developments in Syria are increasing the intensity of threat, despite the the rebel leaders seeking to present a semblance of moderation,” Katz tells the Nagel Committee, which examines defense spending & the design of military forces for the future, according to a ministry statement. Katz says.