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Israel's Finance Ministry has announced that the ongoing war with Iran is costing the economy USD 3 billion each week due to total lockdown restrictions. These 'Red Level' measures, which include school closures and halted work, are reportedly twice as costly as a more flexible military approach.

The Finance Ministry is advocating for a shift to a 'limited activity' or 'Orange Level' alert, which would allow some workplaces to reopen and reduce economic damage by USD 1.5 billion weekly. The current restrictions were implemented in response to heightened tensions in the Israeli-Tehran conflict. The Finance Ministry emphasizes the need for a defense policy that balances security and economic viability.