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WATCH: Israel's Defense Ministry detonates 700 landmines near Syrian border

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  • Israel's Defense Ministry successfully detonated 700 landmines near the Syrian border as part of a national clearance program.
  • The operation, conducted by the Israel National Mine Action Authority (INMAA), cleared over 6,700 dunams of mined land in the past year.
  • The goal of these extensive mine-clearing operations is to reclaim land for civilian use, commerce, and industry in areas like the Golan Heights.

In a significant step towards reclaiming land and enhancing safety, Israel's Defense Ministry has announced the detonation of 700 landmines near the Syrian border. This operation is part of a comprehensive, multi-year national clearance program spearheaded by the Israel National Mine Action Authority (INMAA).

Over the past year alone, INMAA has made substantial progress, clearing more than 6,700 dunams (6.7 square kilometers) of land contaminated with mines and unexploded ordnance across Israel. The strategic objective behind these extensive efforts is to liberate territory, particularly in regions like the Golan Heights, which were once among the world's most heavily mined areas. By clearing these dangerous remnants of past conflicts, Israel aims to pave the way for crucial development, enabling civilian use, fostering commerce, and supporting industrial growth.

As part of a multi-year national clearance program, INMAA has cleared more than 6,700 dunams [6.7 square kilometers] of mined and UXO [unexploded ordnance]-contaminated land across Israel over the past year alone.

— Israel Defense MinistryStatement detailing the scope and progress of the mine clearance program.

The Defense Ministry shared compelling footage of the sappers meticulously preparing and detonating the explosives, illustrating the scale and precision involved in these vital mine-sweeping operations. This ongoing commitment to clearing mined fields underscores Israel's dedication to ensuring the safety and security of its citizens while also unlocking the potential of its land for future prosperity.

These minesweeping operations aim to free territory for "civilian use, commerce, and industry,"

— Israel Defense MinistryExplaining the purpose and intended benefits of the landmine clearance operations.
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