Israeli government expands fortification plans near Lebanon border

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his government is moving ahead with “massive plans” to strengthen northern Israel, citing ongoing drone attacks from across the border with Lebanon and the need to bolster security in communities near the frontier. In a post on X and remarks at a government meeting, Netanyahu said fortification measures extending up to 7km from the Lebanese border were “an addition to security” in the “major struggle we are waging against Hezbollah”.