New threat worrying Israel — Katz convenes urgent meeting
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz held an emergency meeting on the drone threat. Participants discussed operational solutions, technologies, and regulation. The defense establishment announced the development of a comprehensive plan with the participation of Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz held an emergency meeting on Wednesday evening dedicated to the growing threat of unmanned aerial vehicles in the country. The discussion included National Security Council head Shmuel Ben Ezra, head of the Defense Ministry's Weapons and Technological Infrastructure Development Directorate, Brigadier General (res.) Dr. Danny Gold, IDF representatives, and other senior defense officials. Participants were presented with the current threat picture, as well as an overview of possible operational solutions, technological tools, and regulatory mechanisms. The defense establishment emphasized that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Katz, together with security forces, are working on a comprehensive plan that should provide an immediate operational response. In parallel, additional control and regulation measures are being considered to accelerate the response. The article references a Srugim publication and contains no additional details about specific technologies or timelines.