Netanyahu plans to activate solution for Hezbollah drones within days, northern council head states

Netanyahu informed the Mateh Asher Regional Council leader that an answer to the explosive drone issue had been located, yet he declined to provide further information, Davidovich said on 103FM.

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JUNE 3, 2026 09:42

Updated: JUNE 3, 2026 11:48

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed Moshe Davidovich, head of the Mateh Asher Regional Council, that a response to Hezbollah drone threats will be activated shortly, Davidovich stated during a 103FM broadcast on Wednesday morning.

The prime minister chose not to reveal further information regarding the approach to counter Hezbollah first-person view drone risks, Davidovich noted.

FPV drones rank among the tougher tactical challenges in southern Lebanon, as they avoid wireless signals and thus resist GPS interference or similar electronic countermeasures. These devices connect directly to the operator through a slender fiber-optic cable, enabling steady and accurate guidance until impact or attempted strike on a target.

While Davidovich expressed appreciation to Netanyahu for the choice, he stressed to the prime minister that the move would fall short without safeguards for local residents.

A conflict persists in the North, Davidovich remarked, highlighting ongoing worries about Hezbollah drones.

Netanyahu also updated Davidovich on the allocation of five billion shekels toward security and tax incentives for northern residents and enterprises, the council head added.

Budget session directs billions toward security support

The funding choices emerged from a session shifted from Sunday evening to Tuesday, marked by low attendance as numerous ministers opted to join the Bat Mitzvah of Yossi Dagan's daughter, head of the Shomron Regional Council.

The proposed budget includes several main elements. Initially, an immediate 105 million shekels will address urgent protection requirements in the field. This will pair with a further six billion shekels for extended protection initiatives in the North, following patterns used in the Gaza area.

In addition to protection funds, the government will endorse roughly five billion shekels for civilian priorities such as welfare, health, and transport. This forms part of the earlier 12-billion-shekel commitment for the confrontation line, previously delayed in official processes.

Amir Bohbot contributed to this report.