Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu led a high-level tour of the Western Negev, accompanied by senior government and security officials, to review efforts aimed at strengthening and developing the region. The visit included briefings on police enforcement against illegal weapons and smuggling, as well as updates on a comprehensive five-year plan to boost settlement and demographic growth along the borders. The national initiative seeks to expand settlements, improve infrastructure, and address security concerns, with a focus on restoring law and order in the Negev. Netanyahu emphasized the importance of the mission, highlighting the merging of criminal and security threats and pledging a coordinated national response to reclaim the area.