The IDF has announced that the Ashkelon-Sderot train line, closed since October 7, 2023, will reopen on February 1. The line, which passes close to the Gaza border, has been exposed to threats from the Strip. The IDF has deployed new technologies and physical defenses to ensure the line's safety.
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