71.   Israeli officials have denied the barrier is a precursor to a border, insisting the fence is being built for security, not political, reasons.

72.   Israeli troops built a fence there in May, setting off violent demonstrations by West Bank residents whose land was confiscated to build the fence.

73.   Israeli President Moshe Katsav expressed support for the military campaign but also called for building a fence between Israel and the West Bank to stop suicide bombers.

74.   Israel has said the fence is being built to protect Jewish worshipers at the site in PLO-ruled Bethlehem.

75.   Israeli President Moshe Katsav came out in favor of building a fence between Israel and the West Bank, in remarks broadcast on Israel Radio Thursday.

76.   Libai argued that by building a fence, Israel would set up a de facto border along the Green Line.

77.   Media reports said trenches would be dug, and in some places an electronic fence would be built.

78.   On Sunday, Israel is planning to begin building a fence along part of its border with the West Bank in an attempt to keep Palestinian attackers out.

79.   Police have also urged temple abbots to build fences to prevent burglary.

80.   Proposals heard by the committee reportedly included increasing police patrols, electronic surveillance and building fences along some stretches between Israel and the West Bank.