Israel is considering a blanket ban on civilian drone flights nationwide, a measure debated in the security cabinet, according to a report. The defense establishment reportedly cited the lack of a full technological solution to counter explosive drones, as well as fears of escalation with Iran and the expanding threat to the Israeli home front.
A new report, published at 22:02 Jerusalem, provides additional details on the security cabinet's discussion of a sweeping civilian drone ban, a matter that was first reported by The Zioneer at 20:05 Jerusalem. The report, citing Channel 12, states that the cabinet received the defense establishment's opinion, which argues that no full technological solution exists to counter explosive drones and warns of potential escalation with Iran.
The Zioneer first reported at 20:05 Jerusalem that Israel was weighing a nationwide drone ban over the Iranian threat, noting that the proposal had not been finalized. Simultaneously, at 20:05, two additional bulletins reported that the security cabinet had discussed a complete ban and received the defense establishment's opinion, and that the security establishment was considering a broad ban due to explosive and espionage concerns. The earlier reports were based on a single source; the new report adds Channel 12's attribution.
As The Zioneer reported on June 14, the Home Front Command has been preparing for possible guideline changes amid the Iranian threat. The broader context includes the risk of explosive drones, which the defense establishment says cannot be fully countered with current technology, and the expanding threat to the Israeli home front.
The reports have not been independently confirmed, and no official statement has been issued. The ban remains under discussion, and no decision has been announced.
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