Israel Bans Drones Over Security Threats

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Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz is expected to sign an order banning fiber optic and SIM-card drones over Israel for six months due to serious security threats. The ban, approved by the political-security cabinet, aims to prevent drone-based assassinations, intelligence gathering, and criminal activity. Exceptions will be made for security forces and authorized drone use, with a committee to review special requests.

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Israel will ban fiber optic and SIM-card drones for six months due to security threats.
The ban was approved by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz.
Intelligence indicates threats of drone-based assassinations and criminal activity.
The security establishment seeks to reduce border and internal threats.
Exceptions will be made for security forces and authorized drone operations.

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Israel is set to implement a special order prohibiting the operation of drones utilizing fiber optic or cellular (SIM) communication over its territory. The ban, approved by the political-security cabinet led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz, will take effect upon the minister's signature and last for six months. This decision stems from concrete intelligence indicating serious security threats from hostile entities both within and outside Israel. Potential threats include attempts to assassinate senior officials using drones, intelligence gathering, smuggling, and the use of drones by criminal organizations. The security establishment aims to mitigate these dangers along the country's borders and within its interior. Concurrently, additional measures are being advanced, such as restrictions on drone imports and regulation of their use. The prohibition specifically targets fiber optic and SIM-card drones, while other types of drones may continue to operate under existing guidelines. The order includes exceptions for security bodies, tethered drones, and those with prior authorization. Furthermore, an exceptions committee will be established to review special requests for drone operation despite the ban.