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The IDF has requested cellular network operators to improve coverage along Route 10, adjacent to the Egypt border, due to rising smuggling concerns and the potential for weapon leakage to terrorist groups. The route, primarily closed to civilian traffic, suffers from inadequate cellular infrastructure, impacting communication quality. The Ministry of Communications insists that coverage deficiencies be addressed, emphasizing that security needs outweigh economic considerations and that operators must fulfill coverage obligations, particularly in sensitive areas.