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Israel announces completion of high-tech underground barrier around Gaza

Israel has announced the completion of a high-tech underground wall around the Gaza Strip aimed at preventing militants from entering the country.
Israel announces completion of high-tech underground barrier around Gaza
Israel announces completion of high-tech underground barrier around Gaza

The barrier includes hundreds of cameras, radars and other sensors, command centers and control rooms, the defence ministry said in a statement. It also includes a maritime barrier equipped with means to detect infiltrations at sea and a remote-controlled weapon system.

The barrier spans over 65 km and more than 140,000 tons of iron and steel were used in its construction. Its construction lasted about three and a half years.

Published date : 08 Dec 2021 06:21PM

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