Israel would have no outlet to the sea. But aside from this consideration. Israel must have natural boundaries. The Jewish state needs bridgeheads and outposts to protect the heart of the nation. The Negev will not only serve as a vast reservoir for the resettlement of thousands of refugees but also as a military zone protecting the southern entrance to Israel. Every colony and settlement is in a sense a strategic outpost. a military zone. in addition to being an agricultural settlement. Hence Israel needs the Negev not only for settlement but also as a natural boundary for the defense of the land.
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