barrier forces

Air, surface, and submarine units and their supporting systems positioned across the likely courses of expected enemy transit for early detection and providing rapid warning, blocking, and destruction of the enemy.

Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.

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That means Israel is not free to ignore in the name of security the hardships the barrier forces on more than 250,000 Palestinians in 81 communities.

Overcoming a barrier

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