Katz vows 'revolution in settlement' to strengthen Galilee security, Jewish presence in North

Defense Minister Israel Katz pledged a "revolution in settlement" in the Galilee to bolster security and Jewish presence during an emergency conference held by the Forum for Judaizing the Galilee on Sunday. Katz stated, "Strong Jewish settlement in the Galilee is an inseparable part of the resilience and security of the State of Israel." The conference aimed to establish a 10-year plan focusing on demographics, land, quality of life, and law enforcement to encourage Jewish settlement. Dr. Ruth Cabasa Abramson, chair of the forum, asserted that the situation in the Galilee has "reached a point of no return" and requires immediate action. The plan includes combating illegal construction, improving infrastructure, attracting high-tech industries, and strengthening law enforcement against crime and illegal firearms.