Facing uproar, Netanyahu announces ‘mega-plan’ for Israel’s battered north
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a 'mega-plan' to invest 13 billion shekels in northern communities affected by conflict with Hezbollah. The plan includes deploying new protective shelters, subsidies for safe room construction, and initiatives to attract new residents. Opposition leaders criticized the government for perceived neglect of the region.
- ▪Netanyahu's government approved a 13 billion shekel investment for northern communities.
- ▪The plan includes 1,800 new protective shelters and renovations of existing ones.
- ▪Subsidies will be provided for safe room construction for homes near the Lebanon border.
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Facing uproar, Netanyahu announces ‘mega-plan’ for Israel’s battered northSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxThe package, dubbed a “mega-plan” by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office, consists of three separate decisions.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished Jun 03, 2026, 09:14 AMUpdated Jun 03, 2026, 09:14 AMJERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on June 2 allocations of 13 billion shekels (S$5.84 billion) to secure and develop northern communities along the Lebanon border, battered by weeks of fire from Iran-backed Hezbollah.“The government made dramatic decisions today to strengthen the north.
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