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Netanyahu Inspects New Eastern Border Barrier

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz visited a new barrier under construction along Israel's eastern border. The barrier, stretching from the Yarmouk River to Eilat, is intended to bolster national security. Netanyahu highlighted the extensive military and engineering efforts involved in the project, aiming to deter potential invaders. Katz emphasized that the barrier complements an offensive security policy against regional threats.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited a new barrier being built on Israel's eastern border.
The barrier aims to enhance security and deter potential invasions of Israel.
Netanyahu stated the barrier is part of a larger effort to surround Israel with defenses.
Defense Minister Israel Katz called the barrier an important security component.
Katz also emphasized Israel's proactive offensive policy alongside defensive measures.
The visit included military commanders and briefings on security efforts.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the site of a new barrier being constructed along Israel's eastern border on Tuesday. He was accompanied by Defense Minister Israel Katz, Head of the Borders and Seam Administration Maj. Gen. Eran Ofir, Commander of the 96th Division Brig. Gen. Oren Simcha, and other commanders.

During the visit, Netanyahu received a briefing on the efforts to strengthen defenses and security components along the eastern frontier. He stated that the "huge barrier" being built from the Yarmouk River to Eilat is an addition to existing security measures in Lebanon, Syria, and the Gaza Strip. "We are surrounding the State of Israel with a huge barrier, but it's not alone. There are forces here, there is a work plan, plans against drones, I won't elaborate. Just maximum defense so we can protect the citizens of Israel and not let anyone even think about invading the State of Israel," Netanyahu said, emphasizing the extensive engineering, logistical, and military mobilization involved.

Defense Minister Israel Katz described the barrier as an important component of Israel's security and defense plan. However, he stressed that it complements the primary strategy of proactive offense led by the Prime Minister. "First of all, attack, destroy the enemy, remove threats, and strong defense for the citizens of Israel together with that," Katz added, referring to the ongoing efforts against threats from Iran and closer proximity.