The multi-million-dollar concrete wall is fitted with sensors and reaches dozens of meters deep into the ground, standing six meters high above ground level.
Israel 'will continue to take determined action in all sectors for the security of Israel and against any attempt to attack our sovereignty or our citizens,' Netanyahu said.
Israelis in communities bordering the Gaza Strip have been living with terror for many years, but it 'doesn’t stop us from living our lives,' says one resident.
'Can you imagine how our children feel when they know that terrorists could come bursting through a tunnel under our community at any time?' said Adele Raemer.
Citizens of all ages, just out to celebrate the summer evening, fled in panic Sunday evening as the red-alert siren blared in the southern city of Sderot.
Israel will start building an additional barrier - above and underground - along the northern part of the Gaza border fence to protect Jewish communities.
Israeli forces killed an armed terrorist attempting to cross the border fence on Sunday, just a day after thwarting a 'large-scale terror attack' from Gaza.