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Israelis sceptical about government plan to repopulate abandoned north

The article from MSN discusses the skepticism among Israelis regarding the Israeli government's plan to encourage the repopulation of the northern regions, which have been largely abandoned due to ongoing security threats from Hezbollah in Lebanon. The plan includes financial incentives and security enhancements to lure people back to areas like Kiryat Shmona. However, residents and local officials express doubts about the feasibility of this initiative, citing persistent security concerns, the lack of economic opportunities, and the psychological impact of living under the threat of rocket attacks. Critics argue that without a comprehensive peace agreement or a significant reduction in hostilities, the government's efforts might not succeed in reversing the trend of depopulation in these vulnerable areas.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-ae/politics/government/israelis-sceptical-about-government-plan-to-repopulate-abandoned-north/ar-BB1raq9j ]