Forty-four Israeli border towns are expected to be vulnerable to Palestinian attacks after this summer’s Gaza Strip withdrawal. The Defense Ministry this week accorded the 44 towns and kibbutzim surrounding Gaza “confrontation-line” status, earmarking $48 million for their protection.
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