Jerusalem (Earth Times) - The Israeli government approved Sunday a plan to build a fence along Israel's southwestern border with Egypt to stop terrorists, illegal infiltration and smuggling. "We need to protect the State of Israel and we cannot allow the current situation to continue," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.
The 240-kilometer fence and other security measures included in the plan are expected to cost 1.35 billion shekels (358 million dollars). Financing will be provided by the Defense and Finance ministries.
Israeli police estimate that some 100-200 criminals, refugees and people looking for work cross illegally into Israel from Egypt each week.
The prime minister's office confirmed that the barrier will include both a fence and surveillance equipment such as radar to detect the movement of humans.
The 240-kilometer fence and other security measures included in the plan are expected to cost 1.35 billion shekels (358 million dollars). Financing will be provided by the Defense and Finance ministries.
Israeli police estimate that some 100-200 criminals, refugees and people looking for work cross illegally into Israel from Egypt each week.
The prime minister's office confirmed that the barrier will include both a fence and surveillance equipment such as radar to detect the movement of humans.
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