Diplomatic sources have told Lebanese newspaper al-Nahar that Lebanese authorities and Hezbollah said they would not be opposed to Israel's intention of constructing a separation wall on the border near Metulah. According to the diplomats, the matter was agreed upon in a joint meeting between Israeli representatives, Lebanon and UNIFIL .
Israel hopes the one kilometer long border would prevent drug smuggling and security incidents with Israeli farmers who work near the border. (Elior Levy)