In an effort to expedite the construction of the underground Gaza barrier, the Defense Ministry is recruiting 1,500 to 2,000 foreign workers. They will part of the construction team building the underground wall that is intended to block Hamas terror tunnels from crossing from Gaza into southern Israel.

The government has allocated NIS 3 billion to date for the project, which is expected to be completed in two years.

Ironically, Defense Ministry Director-General Uzi Adam indicated some of the workers might be crossing into Israel from Gaza via the Erez Crossing to work on the wall.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)