Avi Meir, Director General of the Settlement Ministry, stated at the Farms Association security forum that the ministry is advancing the establishment of agricultural farms around Nevatim Air Force base and along the eastern border and Arava, according to a single source. The initiative aims to strengthen security belts around key military installations.
Settlement Ministry Director General Avi Meir stated Thursday that the ministry is advancing the establishment of agricultural farms around Nevatim Air Force base, along the eastern border, and in the Arava region. Speaking at the Farms Association security forum, Meir said: 'We received a request to examine the establishment of agricultural farms around Nevatim Air Force base. We are also advancing along the eastern axis and the Arava. We already understand what we are up against.' The statement reflects a growing emphasis on agricultural settlement as a tool for security, as the Zioneer has previously reported. Earlier this month, Major General Avi Bluth, head of IDF Central Command, stated that farms in Judea and Samaria greatly strengthen security. Separately, Minister Eli Cohen warned that if Turkey establishes bases in Syria, Israel would establish its own. The current initiative appears to focus on the southern and eastern fronts, including Nevatim, a key air force base in the Negev. The ministry's plan is reportedly in its early stages, with no timeline provided. The single source report remains unconfirmed by other outlets.
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