Israel to Ban Fiber Optic and SIM Drones Amid Terror Threat
Translated & summarized from Makor Rishon by baba
Israel will temporarily ban fiber optic and SIM-controlled drones for six months due to concrete intelligence and escalating threats. Defense Minister Israel Katz is expected to sign the order, which was approved by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the security cabinet. The ban aims to counter terrorist attacks and criminal use of drones, with exceptions for security forces and pre-approved operations. Other types of drones will remain permitted under current regulations.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Israel will ban fiber optic and SIM-controlled drones for six months starting Sunday.
- The ban is a response to concrete intelligence and escalating threats from internal and external enemies.
- Defense Minister Israel Katz is expected to sign the security order.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the security cabinet approved the measure.
- Exceptions will be made for security forces and drones with prior approval.
- Other types of drones will continue to be permitted under existing regulations.
Israel is set to implement a temporary ban on the operation of drones controlled via fiber optic cables or cellular (SIM) communication within its airspace. Defense Minister Israel Katz is expected to sign the special security order on Sunday, which will take effect for six months. The measure aims to address the growing threat posed by drones, including potential terrorist attacks, intelligence gathering, smuggling, and their use by criminal organizations.
The decision, approved by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister Katz in the security cabinet, follows extensive discussions and work by the National Security Council in cooperation with security agencies. The ban is part of a broader strategy to counter the drone threat, which also includes import restrictions and regulatory oversight.
Specifically, the prohibition targets only fiber optic and SIM-controlled drones, leaving other types of drones operational under existing regulations. Exceptions will be made for security forces and for drones with prior approval from the Civil Aviation Authority. A committee will also be established to review requests for exemptions from the ban.
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