Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman says work on an underground barrier around the Gaza Strip, meant to thwart Hamas attack tunnels, is proceeding on schedule.
“The construction of the barrier is coming along satisfactorily and according to the planned scheduled,” Liberman says during a trip to the site.
Work began this summer, but has picked up pace in recent months. The army has expressed concerns that Hamas may attempt to prevent its construction by attacking the workers, but has vowed to continue with the project regardless.
Visiting the area, the defense minister says that the project “will significantly improve the security of residents of southern Israel in general, and residents of the area around Gaza in particular, as it will foil and thwart the plans of the enemy to harm us.”
— Judah Ari Gross
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