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August 14, 2013       Share:    

Source: http://www.defensenews.com/article/20130812/DEFREG04/308120007/

Israel Demines Southern Borders with Jordan, Egypt

(Defense News) Barbara Opall-Rome - The Israeli National Mine Action Authority (INMAA) is clearing hundreds of acres along its southern borders with Jordan and Egypt of anti-personnel mines "no longer considered essential to Israel's national security," the Israeli Defense Ministry announced Aug. 12. Some 30,000 mines are being cleared along border areas surrounding Eilat for improved public safety and commercial development. Future plans call for demining areas in the Golan Heights for conversion into nature reserves, farmland and residential development.

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