February 14, 2012 defpro.com
Maj. Gen. Naveh cautions against budget cuts, saying that security costs money
Israeli Deputy Chief of Staff Major General Yair Naveh appeared on Monday (February 13) before the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee and discussed issues on the Israel Defense Forces' (IDF) agenda.
Maj. Gen. Naveh warned against cuts to the IDF's budget.
"[The Halamish mulit-year plan] addresses existing threats, its intent is the implementation of capabilities against these threats," Maj. Gen. Naveh said. "I'm not fighting for budget, I'm fighting for security - and security costs money."
Maj. Gen. Naveh said that Israel is facing many security challenges, including the situation on the border with Egypt, where a fence is being constructed.
Maj. Gen. Naveh cautioned against budget cuts that would harm defense projects, such as the construction of the border fence.
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