Nine northern communities designated as frontline localities

Defense Minister Israel Katz has officially recognized nine additional northern communities as frontline communities. The designated localities—Sde Eliezer, Kisra-Sumei, Yesod HaMa'ala, Or HaGanuz, Meron, Bar Yochai, Safsufa (Kfar Hoshen), Beit Jann, and Hulata—will now be eligible for benefits and support granted to frontline communities. Katz informed local authority heads of the decision.