The Israel war cost reached about $6.4 billion in the first 20 days of the war against Iran, according to a report by Israel’s Haaretz newspaper, which cited unnamed sources. The report said military spending averaged about 1 billion shekels, or roughly $320 million, per day.
The report said the total budget allocated for the war stands at about 39 billion shekels, or around $12.5 billion. At the current pace, those figures could shape estimates about how long the offensive can continue before new funding is needed.
Israel war cost rises as army weighs funding request
Haaretz said the Israeli army is preparing to seek additional funding as the campaign continues. The report came days after the Israeli government approved an emergency allocation of about $825 million for what it described as urgent security supplies.
Israeli media also reported concerns about growing pressure on interceptor missile stocks. As a result, the government is expected to revise its 2026 spending plan to support new defense purchases.
Broader war spending keeps climbing
The Israeli figures add to a wider picture of rising war costs for both Israel and the United States. White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said earlier that the U.S. had spent about $12 billion since the military campaign began. Meanwhile, the Pentagon has sought approval for a supplemental funding request of more than $200 billion to present to Congress.
The war began on Feb. 28, when U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran launched a broader regional conflict. Since then, the fighting has put growing pressure on military budgets, energy markets and government finances across the region.
The latest figures suggest the financial burden of the conflict is mounting quickly. Therefore, the pace of military spending may become a major factor in how long the war can continue and how governments plan for its next stage.
