Israel begins construction of upgraded security barrier on Jordan border
Israel has begun construction on the first two sections of an upgraded security barrier along its border with Jordan, a key part of a $1.7B project to strengthen the border against emerging threats.
An Israeli soldier walks next to the border fence between Israel and Jordan, in southern Israel near Eilat February 9, 2016.(photo credit: REUTERS/MARC ISRAEL SELLEM)ByPESACH BENSONUpdated:
