"The fear is of the next October 7": The threat meters from the fence - near Rosh HaAyin | Special project

The mayor of Rosh HaAyin warns of a security threat from Palestinian villages near the separation fence, just meters from homes. The municipality is preparing with combat positions, sniper rifles, and emergency squads. Residents report a decline in their sense of security since October 7.

The mayor of Rosh HaAyin, Raz Sagi, warns of a developing security threat near the separation fence, just meters from the city's homes. According to him, along about three and a half kilometers of the fence lie the villages of Deir Ballut, Rafat, and Zawiya, and nearby 16 illegal structures have been built, eight of which were demolished and eight more are slated for demolition. The municipality is preparing to deploy combat positions, sniper rifles, and emergency squads. Lt. Col. (res.) Amitai Yagur emphasized the geographical proximity, and Roi Drukker from Regavim claimed that tunnel shafts and weapons are being discovered in the area. Residents spoke of a decline in their sense of security since October 7. Meanwhile, a third settlement farm was established in the area to expand Jewish presence. Rosh HaAyin continues to expand with the opening of 19 new kindergartens and rising real estate prices.

"The fear is of the next October 7": The threat meters from the fence - near Rosh HaAyin | Special project