Netanyahu Warns Israel's Enemies from Eastern Border: 'Don't Test Us'

By דסק החדשות C14

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz visited Israel's eastern border to inspect a new security barrier under construction. Netanyahu issued a warning to Israel's enemies, stating "Don't test us," and highlighted the barrier's role in preventing infiltrations. The project, stretching from the Yarmouk River to Eilat, is part of a broader defense strategy including troop deployments and drone countermeasures. Katz added that the barrier supports Israel's offensive policy against threats like Iran.

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Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz visited Israel's eastern border to inspect a new security barrier.
Netanyahu warned Israel's enemies, "Don't test us," emphasizing the barrier's role in preventing infiltrations.
The new security barrier spans from the Yarmouk River to Eilat and includes troop deployments and drone defense plans.
Defense Minister Katz stated the barrier complements Israel's offensive security policy against Iran and other threats.
The project involves significant engineering and logistical efforts by the IDF and reserves.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz visited the new security barrier being constructed along Israel's eastern border, stretching from the Yarmouk River to Eilat. During the visit, they were briefed on plans to bolster defenses, including troop deployments and measures against drone threats.

Netanyahu emphasized that the barrier's primary goal is to prevent infiltrations into Israel. He stated that the "giant barrier" is part of a comprehensive defense system that includes forces and operational plans, specifically mentioning countermeasures against drones. "We are surrounding the State of Israel with a giant barrier, but it's not alone. There are forces here, there is a work plan, plans against drones," Netanyahu said, adding that the extensive effort by the IDF and reserves is meant to tell Israel's enemies, "Don't test us."

Defense Minister Katz explained that the new barrier complements Israel's offensive security policy against Iran and other threats. He asserted that Israel's security doctrine prioritizes "first of all, attack, destruction of the enemy, removal of threats, and strong defense of Israel's citizens along with that."

Also present during the tour were the Head of the Border and Seam Administration, Major General Eran Ofir, Commander of Division 96, Brigadier General Oren Simcha, and other commanders. The visit highlighted the significant engineering and logistical work involved in the project, utilizing the full strength of the IDF and reserves.