Israel ramps-up construction of security barrier on Gaza Border

The first section of Israel’s new 6-8 meter high solid concrete barrier, that will prevent Hamas terrorists from firing at Israeli vehicles traveling in sight from Gaza or agricultural field workers along the border has been completed, and a new section has begun.

By Israel Today Staff

 

Israel is building new barrier wall along the border with Gaza to protect the roads and communities from terror attacks coming from across the Hamas enclave.

Concrete modular sections are brought for assembly above the underground Gaza counter-terrorism barrier. – Screenshot: YouTube

According to a report broadcast on Israeli News Channel 12, one section of the concrete wall has been completed and work on the next section has begun. The new solid barrier is replacing a porous fence. The wall will not only prevent terrorists from entering Israel, but also block the view of Hamas militants, preventing them from firing rockets at cars traveling along Israel’s southern border roads.

Hamas anti-tank rocket hit an Israeli bus carrying IDF soldiers, leaving a 19-year-old in critical condition. – Twitter @IsraelMFA

The decision to build the cement wall came after 68-year-old Moshe Feder was killed on May 6th while on his way to work when an anti-tank guided missile fired by Hamas terrorists from the Gaza side of the border hit his car. Feder was survived by his wife and two children.

The IDF has since decided to build more concrete security walls along other vulnerable border roads as well.

 

Gaza’s anti-tunnel security barrier is under construction.

 

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