Within Six Weeks… War Against Iran Costs Israel $15 Billion

ARK News.. Israeli economic reports have revealed staggering figures regarding the cost of the military confrontation waged by Israel against Iran and Hezbollah, confirming that the financial toll has reached approximately $15 billion over the past six weeks, with expectations of a sharp increase in the coming period.

According to the Hebrew economic newspaper Calcalist, the state budget has so far borne costs amounting to 47 billion Shekels (around $15 billion) to cover war expenses since the outbreak of fighting on February 28, 2026.

In a related development, the Israeli Ministry of Defense has requested an additional allocation of 39 billion shekels (approximately $12.4 billion) to meet growing military requirements, particularly amid indications that the war could be prolonged.

According to the report, the damage has not been limited to the military sphere but has also significantly impacted the civilian sector, with the following figures recorded:

More than 26,000 compensation claims have been filed for damages caused by rocket barrages, with an estimated value ranging between $320 million and $450 million.

Between $2.1 billion and $2.3 billion has been allocated as compensation for businesses and workers whose activities were disrupted by the conflict.

Approximately $160 million has been spent on salaries for workers and employees forced to take unpaid leave.

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