Israeli government expands fortification plans near Lebanon border

Israeli government expands fortification plans near Lebanon border Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his government is moving ahead with “massive plans” to strengthen northern Israel, citing ongoing drone attacks from across the border with Lebanon and the need to bolster security in communities near the frontier. In a post on X and remarks at a government meeting, Netanyahu said fortification measures extending up to 7km from the Lebanese border were “an addition to security” in the “major struggle we are waging against Hezbollah”. He added that the Israeli government is investing about $20bn to “restore both security and prosperity” to the region, comparing the initiative to development efforts in communities bordering the Gaza Strip.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his government is moving ahead with “massive plans” to strengthen northern Israel, citing ongoing drone attacks from across the border with Lebanon and the need to bolster security in communities near the frontier.

In a post on X and remarks at a government meeting, Netanyahu said fortification measures extending up to 7km from the Lebanese border were “an addition to security” in the “major struggle we are waging against Hezbollah”.

He added that the Israeli government is investing about $20bn to “restore both security and prosperity” to the region, comparing the initiative to development efforts in communities bordering the Gaza Strip.