Israel building triple wall on Gaza border

July 29, 2005

GAZA, July 29 (UPI) -- Israel is building a triple fence on the border with Gaza to curb infiltration by militants after its withdrawal from the Gaza Strip in August.

Israeli military sources said Friday that two walls will be built parallel to an existing electronic fence. The project will cost $220 million.

The walls will be about 23 feet high in certain points and will be equipped with cameras, sensors and barbed wire. Observation towers and military outposts will also be set up near the walls.

Israel is boosting border defenses ahead of its military absence in Gaza after the dismantling of Jewish settlements in the strip.

SOURCE: Interest Alert