Israel to Ban Fiber-Optic and SIM-Card Drones Amid Security Threats
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Israel's Minister of Defense Israel Katz will ban drones controlled by fiber-optic cable or SIM card for six months due to concrete intelligence on threats. The decision, approved by the security cabinet, addresses concerns including attacks on officials and smuggling. The ban is part of broader measures to counter drone threats, with specific exceptions for security forces and pre-approved drones.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Minister of Defense Israel Katz will ban fiber-optic and SIM-card drones for six months.
- The ban addresses concrete intelligence and escalating threats from domestic and foreign sources.
- The order aims to counter drone attacks, harm to officials, and criminal use of drones.
- The decision was approved by the Ministerial Committee on Political-Security Affairs.
- Exceptions will be made for security forces and previously approved drones.
- The measure is part of a broader strategy including import bans and regulations.
Israel's Minister of Defense, Israel Katz, is set to sign a special security order on Sunday that will prohibit the operation of drones controlled via fiber-optic cable or SIM card within Israel's aviation control space. This temporary measure will be in effect for six months and aims to address immediate security concerns until further solutions are developed. The decision, approved by the Ministerial Committee on Political-Security Affairs, follows concrete intelligence and escalating threats from both domestic and foreign sources.
According to the defense establishment, the ban is a response to a range of threats, including drone attacks, attempts to harm senior officials, criminal use of drones by organized crime families, intelligence gathering, and smuggling. The diverse and severe nature of these threats necessitates a comprehensive response covering security zones, borders, and drone terrorism within Israel.
The prohibition on fiber-optic and SIM-card drones is part of a broader strategy to combat the drone threat, which also includes import bans and regulatory measures. This initiative was developed after extensive discussions and work led by the National Security Council in collaboration with security agencies.
Minister Katz will enact the order under his authority in the Aviation Law, following consultation with the Civil Aviation Authority director and public comment, as required by the Ministry of Justice. The proposed regulation includes specific exceptions for security forces, fiber-optic drones connected to the ground, and SIM-card drones that received prior approval from the Civil Aviation Authority. A committee will also be established to review requests for exemptions.
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