The northern Shomron community of Chermesh is now surrounded by a "smart" electronic fence. Any time the fence is touched, a signal is automatically broadcast to the beeper of the town's security coordinator. Similar systems are already in effect around the communities of Gush Katif and Gaza, and construction on such a fence around Mevo Dotan - east of Hermesh - will begin in two weeks' time.



The IDF razed the home of a terrorist in Khan Yunis, Gaza, near N'vei Dekalim, this morning. The troops found weapons, ammunition, mortars, explosives and grenades in the home. Forces in Yesha also arrested nine wanted terrorists over the night.