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Katz reverses cuts to Gaza border communities’ security funding after backlash – report
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleStav Levaton is a military reporter for The Times of Israel
Defense Minister Israel Katz has reversed a decision to freeze funding for several security components in Gaza border communities following widespread backlash from local authorities and security officials, Channel 12 reports.
The reversal comes a day after the Home Front Command informed communities that, due to budget constraints, it would halt funding for items, including security vehicle maintenance, fuel and perimeter fence lighting.
The original decision sparked outrage among local leaders and security coordinators, who warned the cuts would severely undermine the safety of frontline communities.
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