Upper Galilee leaders meet U.S. delegation on investment
Upper Galilee officials hosted a U.S. delegation to discuss investment and post-conflict recovery. Priorities included building advanced medical facilities in Kiryat Shmona.
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U.S. investment in Israeli border regions supports local economies and infrastructure that can reduce future security burdens on American allies.
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