Israel bolsters barrier to stop Palestinians crossing – in pictures

  • A crane hoists a concrete slab into place as Israel reinforces a wall separating it from the West Bank. All photos: AFP
    A crane hoists a concrete slab into place as Israel reinforces a wall separating it from the West Bank. All photos: AFP
  • The wall will be 45 kilometres long, nine metres high and is expected to be completed next year.
    The wall will be 45 kilometres long, nine metres high and is expected to be completed next year.
  • Israel is reinforcing an existing barrier in an attempt to stop Palestinians from crossing into its territory illegally.
    Israel is reinforcing an existing barrier in an attempt to stop Palestinians from crossing into its territory illegally.
  • The wall will stretch from the Arab village of Salem to the north of the Palestinian city of Tulkarm.
    The wall will stretch from the Arab village of Salem to the north of the Palestinian city of Tulkarm.
  • Twenty years ago, Israel began building the separation wall on West Bank lands to prevent Palestinians from crossing.
    Twenty years ago, Israel began building the separation wall on West Bank lands to prevent Palestinians from crossing.
  • The move was heavily criticised by the United Nations and the Palestinian Authority.
    The move was heavily criticised by the United Nations and the Palestinian Authority.
  • Construction of the new section is being overseen by the ministry's department of engineering and the military.
    Construction of the new section is being overseen by the ministry's department of engineering and the military.
  • The building work comes months of unrest in the area.
    The building work comes months of unrest in the area.
  • Israel says thousands of Palestinians cross into its land illegally from the West Bank, through holes in the barrier.
    Israel says thousands of Palestinians cross into its land illegally from the West Bank, through holes in the barrier.
  • Officials say the wall will be equipped with 'additional technological means'.
    Officials say the wall will be equipped with 'additional technological means'.