The Israeli army (IDF) is rebuilding parts of the Gaza Strip border destroyed by militants of the radical Palestinian movement Hamas. The newspaper reports this Jerusalem Post.
According to the publication, Israel is preparing for a land operation and is trying to ensure the safety of its soldiers in Gaza by protecting the border. It is worth noting that the repair of the barrier, which Hamas militants breached from 29 places with explosives and bulldozers, cost 1 billion dollars.
The Israeli army is working day and night to clear the border area and install new security systems. According to the military, all necessary sensors and other equipment have been almost completely repaired.
7 October Hamas forces launched Several thousand rockets were launched into Israel and the launch of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood was announced. Thousands of militants invaded Israeli territory, seizing dozens of military equipment and more than a hundred hostages. In this context, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announcedthat the country is at war.
The Israel Defense Forces intervention operation was called “Iron Swords” and one of its goals was the destruction of Hamas. Israeli Air Force applied Hundreds of Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip were attacked, and Israel’s National Security Council decided to cut off the supply of water, food, goods, electricity and fuel to the strip. 13 October Israel reported The UN said 1.1 million Palestinians should be evacuated to southern Gaza within 24 hours before a ground operation in Gaza.
Ben-Gvir, formerly far-right Israeli Minister of National Security statedHe said it was not enough to send only “hundreds of tons of explosives” and “not even a gram of humanitarian aid” to Gaza until the civilian hostages were released.