With much of the world criticizing Israel for building a security barrier to keep out real terrorists – one which has proven to be effective – the UK has announced it is set to begin construction on a wall to keep out refugees.
Lorries blockade the main road into the Port of Calais to protest against “The Jungle” refugee camp on 5 September, 2016 Getty
The UK is going to build a 13ft wall in Calais to block refugees from crossing the channel, the Government has announced.
“People are still getting through,” immigration minister Robert Goodwill told the Home Affairs Select Committee.
“We have done the fence, now we are doing the wall.”
The 13ft high barrier will stretch for one kilometre along the dual carriageway approaching the port.
It is designed to stop refugees from climbing into lorries and other vehicles in an attempt to enter the UK.
Mr Goodwill also said: “The security that we are putting in at the port is being stepped up with better equipment.
Of course, the UK is not the only country outside of Israel to build a wall or fence.
Thanks to the Economist, we have this handy interactive graphic.
A law school graduate, David Lange transitioned from work in the oil and hi-tech industries into fulltime Israel advocacy. He is a respected commentator and Middle East analyst who has often been cited by the mainstream media
A law school graduate, David Lange transitioned from work in the oil and hi-tech industries into fulltime Israel advocacy. He is a respected commentator and Middle East analyst who has often been cited by the mainstream media
