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Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Katz announced that 140 Jewish farms in Judea and Samaria will serve as a 'fortified wall' against Palestinian statehood. This initiative, backed by Prime Minister Netanyahu and Finance Minister Smotrich, aims to reinforce Jewish presence and security in the region.

Katz criticized past policies that restricted Jewish development while allowing unauthorized Arab construction, framing the farms as a vital part of Israel's defense strategy. The government plans to eliminate the prospect of a Palestinian state, asserting permanent Israeli control in the area.