Jerusalem, 22 December, 2025 (TPS-IL) — The Israeli government on Monday approved a NIS 1 billion ($310 million) plan to develop agriculture, water infrastructure, and environmental protection in communities near the northern border for 2026–2029. The multi-year initiative, led by the Northern Development Directorate in coordination with the Ministries of Agriculture, Finance, Environmental Protection, and the Water Authority, aims to strengthen food security and regional growth.
The plan includes NIS 418 million ($130 million) for agricultural investment, NIS 435 million ($135 million) for water and sewage infrastructure, and NIS 154 million ($48 million) for environmental restoration.
Agriculture Minister Avi Dichter called it a “dramatic change for Israeli agriculture,” while Minister Ze’ev Elkin highlighted its role in promoting demographic and economic growth in the North.