🇮🇱 Strategic vision and India visit: Prime Minister Netanyahu said at this morning’s cabinet meeting that he opened the session by referring to the historic visit scheduled for Wednesday, when his “dear friend,” Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will arrive in Israel. Netanyahu said the relationship between Israel and India is a deep strategic alliance between two powers that share a common vision.
Netanyahu said Israel is seeking to build a network as a “hexagon of alliances” involving India, Arab states, African countries, Mediterranean partners such as Greece and Cyprus, and additional Asian nations. He said the goal is to counter radical Shiite and Sunni blocs in the Middle East.
“We are not waiting for the future; we are building it in the present,” Netanyahu said.
🖥️ Technology and infrastructure initiatives: Netanyahu said Israel is advancing groundbreaking cooperation in AI and quantum to lead the world.
On infrastructure, he said, “We are making history in the Negev,” and has instructed rapid advancement of the Tze’elim airport project alongside development at Ramat David.
📊 Negev development and economic decision: Netanyahu said the government approved today the establishment of a new community in the Negev as part of a major development push for all Israeli citizens. “Together, we are ensuring our resilience and our future for generations,” Netanyahu said.
💹 The government approved Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich’s decision to raise the tax exemption on personal imports to $150.
⚖️ Conscription law discussions: The conscription law is expected to return this week for discussions in the Knesset. Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, following agreements between ultra-Orthodox parties and Likud.
❌ IDF activity in Judea and Samaria: During IDF activity in the Beit Furik area east of Nablus, troops identified two terrorists approaching them while holding an explosive device.
“The troops opened fire at the terrorists to remove the threat,” the military said, adding that soldiers “eliminated one terrorist and neutralized the other terrorist.”
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