Defense minister unveils a slew of benefits amid low report rates for reservists, and following widespread threats to not serve in response to judicial overhaul efforts

Reported NIS 68 billion to be included in upcoming national budget, which finance minister has reportedly threatened to veto if not handed West Bank powers

Sum includes some NIS 7 billion toward rearmament, with an eye toward Iran, and NIS 750 million for civilian defenses

Though premier generally approved the boost for military spending, the government still needs to figure out where the money will come from

Decision to scrap the exercise, in which thousands of reservists were to take part, comes amid negotiations between military and treasury over defense budget

Second officer, Brig. Gen. Tomer Bar, also goes up in rank as he takes over newly restructured position focused on developing new fighting techniques

At ceremony marking military's role in COVID-19 response, Kohavi says relative calm should not lull country into complacency

Another air force officer also slated to command newly formed Force Design Directorate, as military announces fresh appointments

Chief of staff Kohavi to restructure Planning Directorate into department focused on developing and rolling out new combat doctrines

Multiyear Momentum Plan is designed to create a deadlier, more integrated military, though lack of government makes money an issue