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The IDF Observers Who Monitor the Gaza Border
(Ynet News) Yoav Zitun - The IDF Gaza Division's observers regularly monitor the border, but now have to step up their game to prevent thousands of Palestinians from crossing into Israel. Over the past four months, the IDF observers have had to deal with explosives being planted near the border fence, armed terrorists making their way to the border, and main instigators trying to sabotage the border fence and enter Israel. Lt. Kerem Aviner, a Gaza Division observers officer, explained: "The observer can see the entire area, she can identify who is dangerous and who isn't." The observers thwarted a terror attack last week when a terrorist armed with an AK-47, grenades, and an explosive belt was spotted advancing toward the border fence under cover of darkness. After five hours of monitoring, the terrorist was eliminated by an IAF aircraft. "We're called 'the country's eyes,'" Lt. Aviner explained. "We advise the fighting forces where to take position, and we know how to direct fire from tanks, aircraft and infantry forces."