Israel declares Egypt border area a closed military zone

Israel Katz, IDF chief launch hard-hitting campaign to block drones smuggling weapons from Egypt

The IDF chief stated that the drone threat is "not merely a criminal threat but a security threat with terror potential."

Israel declares Egypt border area closed military zone due to weapon-smuggling drones

Israel declares the Egypt border a closed military zone to combat drone weapon smuggling threatening national security.

Why has Israel declared its border with Egypt a military zone?

Israel has declared the area along its border with Egypt a closed military zone, citing what it claims is a growing threat of weapons smuggling by drones from Egyptian territory. The decision, announced on Thursday by Security Minister Israel Katz, gives the army sweeping powers to restrict access, modify rules of engagement and treat drone incursions as acts of "terrorism" - a move that some observers say could heighten regional tension. Katz s…

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Defense Minister declares war on drone smuggling

Defense Minister Israel Katz declares area near Egypt-Israel border to be closed military zone, changes open-fire protocols and classification of drone smuggling threat.