Satellite images appear to show extensive construction work in progress along Egypt's border with Gaza, which reports claim is being carried out in preparation for housing Palestinian refugees.
As Israel prepares an offensive in the southern Gaza Strip, Egypt is creating a buffer zone near its border with the territory to accommodate up to 100,000 Palestinians. A wall would be erected around the area in order to maintain checks on Palestinian refugees if necessary, dpa learned from Egyptian security sources on Thursday. Work began around two months ago to accommodate refugees in buildings and tents, according to the information, which has not been initially confirmed officially. Since
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