Hundreds of Israeli workers this morning began work on a new track along the Israeli side of Tel Azaziat Hill near Shear Yashuv, north of Huleh. The track would enable Israelis to cultivate a wide area hitherto untilled except for a small area cultivated illegally by Syrian peasants who have penetrated Israeli territory.
A temporary Bailey Bridge has been built on the Banias River in order to facilitate the work of mechanized equipment. The Syrians, who are fully aware of the huge project did not interfere with the work although significant Syrian concentrations have been seen from the Israeli side.
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