Katz moves to ban fiber-optic, SIM-operated drones from Israeli airspace amid growing threats ByTZVI JASPER OCTOBER 14, 2026 11:59 Updated: OCTOBER 14, 2026 14:54

Katz moves to ban fiber-optic, SIM-operated drones from Israeli airspace amid growing threats Among the varied threats mentioned were drone attacks, attempts to harm senior officials, usage of the drones by organized crime families, smuggling, and illicitly gathering intelligence. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-911645 Defense Minister Israel Katz plans to sign an order banning fiber-optic and SIM-controlled drones from flying in Israeli airspace on Sunday, Katz's office announced on Tuesday, in an effort to curb security threats posed by these drone types.