Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Sunday the construction of a new overground barrier around Gaza Strip.
The construction works have been started on Thursday Israel Hayom paper quoted Netanyahu as saying. The overground section will be 65 kilometers (40 miles) long and will be six meters (20 feet) high.
“The border is uniquely suited to the threats from the Gaza Strip and will give a comprehensive solution to preventing entry into Israel” Netanyahu who also heads the Army Ministry claimed.
