{"id":61009,"date":"2026-08-03T04:18:44","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T08:18:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/katz-vows-revolution-in-settlement-to-strengthen-galilee-security-jewish-presence-in-north\/03\/08\/2026\/"},"modified":"2026-08-03T04:18:44","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T08:18:44","slug":"katz-vows-revolution-in-settlement-to-strengthen-galilee-security-jewish-presence-in-north","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/katz-vows-revolution-in-settlement-to-strengthen-galilee-security-jewish-presence-in-north\/03\/08\/2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Katz vows &#8216;revolution in settlement&#8217; to strengthen Galilee security, Jewish presence in North"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\" data-body-type=\"bodyblocks\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The conference convened with the aim of establishing a 10-year plan for encouraging Jewish settlement in the Galilee focused on demographics, land, quality of life, and law enforcement.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Defense Minister <a data-ylk=\"slk:Israel Katz;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jpost.com\/israel-news\/defense-news\/article-904380\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Israel Katz<\/a> vowed to do everything in his power to strengthen security and lead a &#8220;revolution in settlement&#8221; in the Galilee during an emergency conference held by the Forum for Judaizing the Galilee on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;The Galilee is not only a national objective &#8211; it is a security objective. Strong Jewish settlement in the Galilee is an inseparable part of the resilience and security of the State of Israel,&#8221; Katz asserted.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Just as we led an unprecedented revolution in <a data-ylk=\"slk:settlement;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jpost.com\/israel-news\/politics-and-diplomacy\/article-902929\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">settlement<\/a> in Judea and Samaria through the establishment of communities and farms, strengthening security, and a determined fight against terrorism &#8211; so we will act in the Galilee,&#8221; he added.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">Conference aimed to establish 10-year plan for encouraging Galilee settlement<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The conference, which was hosted by Karmiel Mayor Moshe Koninsky and called for by Forum for Judaizing the Galilee chair Dr. Ruth Cabasa Abramson, convened with the aim of establishing a 10-year plan for encouraging Jewish settlement, according to a statement released by the forum.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The plan discussed at the meeting focused on four main sectors, including demographics, land, <a data-ylk=\"slk:quality of life;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jpost.com\/israel-news\/article-897284\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">quality of life<\/a>, and law enforcement.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\"><span class=\"[&amp;_p]:inline\"><\/p>\n<p>Defense Minister Israel Katz attends an emergency conference for the Forum for Judaizing the Galilee on August 2, 2026. (credit: ELAD MALKA)<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">According to the forum, the demographics aspect of the plan entails supporting urban settlements and &#8220;communities that preserve a Jewish character and promote a population balance that serves equality and social cohesion in Israel.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">To make land available for the establishment of potential settlements, the forum called for a campaign against illegal construction, the expansion of mandates and budgets for construction authorities, and the reexamination of construction plans in the Arab sector in light of updated data.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The plan also outlined a framework for improving quality of life and employment opportunities in the region. The forum emphasized that developing transportation infrastructure and attracting employment opportunities in industries, such as <a data-ylk=\"slk:high-tech;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jpost.com\/business-and-innovation\/article-902470\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">high-tech<\/a>, are essential for attracting new residents.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">To ensure that the measures for incentivizing development in the Galilee are protected, the forum detailed potential law enforcement operations aimed at reducing crime in the region.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Such measures include initiating a campaign against illegal firearms and cracking down on organized crime through the establishment of dedicated courts, increasing the number of investigators, and strengthening deterrence against crime.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">Forum calls for establishment of coordinating body to address &#8217;emergency&#8217; situation<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The forum stated that in order to properly implement the plan, a dedicated coordinating body should be established within the Prime Minister&#8217;s Office and funding should be ensured for the next ten years.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Abramzon stated that the current situation in the Galilee has &#8220;reached a point of no return&#8221; and become an emergency.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;If the State of Israel does not come to its senses and prepare a plan for the coming decade that addresses every dimension of the problem, it could\u2026 inflict irreversible damage upon itself,&#8221; she asserted.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;We will strengthen Jewish settlement, invest in infrastructure, and reinforce security,&#8221; Katz added.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Our victory will truly be complete when the Galilee prospers, flourishes, and is filled with families, communities, and growth. This is a national objective, and as Defense Minister I will do everything possible, together with the defense establishment, to help achieve it,&#8221; he vowed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/politics\/articles\/katz-vows-revolution-settlement-strengthen-073858337.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The conference convened with the aim of establishing a 10-year plan for encouraging Jewish settlement in the Galilee focused on demographics, land,<br \/><button class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/katz-vows-revolution-in-settlement-to-strengthen-galilee-security-jewish-presence-in-north\/03\/08\/2026\/\">Read More &rsaquo;<\/a><\/button><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":61010,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_seopress_robots_follow":"","_seopress_robots_imageindex":"","_seopress_robots_snippet":"","_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_robots_breadcrumbs":"","_seopress_robots_freeze_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_custom_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_canonical":"","_seopress_social_fb_title":"","_seopress_social_fb_desc":"","_seopress_social_fb_img":"","_seopress_social_fb_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_height":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_title":"","_seopress_social_twitter_desc":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_height":0,"_seopress_redirections_value":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled_regex":"","_seopress_redirections_logged_status":"","_seopress_redirections_param":"","_seopress_redirections_type":0,"_seopress_analysis_target_kw":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-61009","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-world"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/lo\/mysterio\/api\/58bbaaf0cffd6a35de938c4b19876f3c5bd8ee1e50b7c5d31f29608b4ab4f303\/lightyear_networkapi\/resizefill_w1200;quality_80;format_webp\/https:%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fjerusalem_post_articles_818%2F6b98dc6194d3469766ceeff76efbe4ba","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61009","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=61009"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61009\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/61010"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=61009"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=61009"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=61009"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}