Israel to Ban Fiber Optic and SIM Drones Amid Security Threats
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Israel will ban fiber optic and SIM-controlled drones for six months due to escalating security threats, including terrorism and criminal activity. Defense Minister Israel Katz is expected to sign the order on Sunday, which was approved by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the security cabinet. The measure aims to counter intelligence indicating increased risks from both domestic and foreign adversaries. Exceptions will be made for security forces and drones with prior authorization.
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- Israel will ban fiber optic and SIM-controlled drones for six months due to security threats.
- Defense Minister Israel Katz is expected to sign the special order on Sunday.
- The ban was approved by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the security cabinet.
- The decision addresses threats including terrorism, criminal use, and smuggling.
- Exceptions will be made for security forces and pre-approved drones.
Israel is set to prohibit the operation of fiber optic and SIM-card controlled drones within its airspace, a measure aimed at combating terrorism and serious security threats. Defense Minister Israel Katz is expected to sign a special order on Sunday enacting this ban, following approval by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the security cabinet.
The temporary six-month ban is a response to concrete intelligence and escalating threats from both internal and external adversaries. These threats include drone attacks, attempts to harm senior officials, criminal use of drones by organized crime families, intelligence gathering, and smuggling. The decision, which involved extensive staff work led by the National Security Council in coordination with security agencies, addresses threats along the borders and within Israel.
The Ministry of Defense clarified that the prohibition applies exclusively to fiber optic and SIM-controlled drones. Other types of drones remain permissible under existing regulations. The order will be issued under Katz's authority in the Aviation Law, after consulting with the Civil Aviation Authority and completing a public comment period.
Exceptions to the ban will include drones operated by security forces and those with prior approval from the Civil Aviation Authority before the order takes effect. A committee will also be established to review requests for exemptions.
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