Gallant says security readiness to be boosted in north, south ahead of new school year

29 August 2024, 5:38 pm

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Defense Minister Yoav Gallant attends an assembly session in the plenum hall at the Knesset, in Jerusalem on July 10, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant says he approved a plan to boost security preparedness in the north and south ahead of the new school year, which opens on Sunday.

In a statement from his office, Gallant says he held an assessment today with IDF chief Herzi Halevi and other security officials, during which it was decided to “add protective measures, increase the presence of the forces and hold a regular dialogue” with local leaders and education officials to ensure that students can study safely “even in a time of war.”