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Israel Unveils $1.5 Billion Security Fence Plan by 2028

1/7/2026

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Israel plans a 40 km security fence along the Jordan border to block smuggling, aiming for early 2028 completion at about NIS 5.5 billion.
Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the plan in November 2024, citing Iranian smuggling and threats.
Construction began in late 2025 after delays.
Former IDF commander Maj. Gen. Yehuda Fuchs long advocated for the fence.
The Defense Ministry is developing advanced sensors and intelligence systems.

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Story summary

Israel plans a 40 km security fence along the Jordan border to block smuggling, aiming for early 2028 completion at about NIS 5.5 billion.
Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the plan in November 2024, citing Iranian smuggling and threats.
Construction began in late 2025 after delays.
Former IDF commander Maj. Gen. Yehuda Fuchs long advocated for the fence.
The Defense Ministry is developing advanced sensors and intelligence systems.