![Mosaic: World News From The Middle East show](https://d3dthqtvwic6y7.cloudfront.net/podcast-covers/000/030/378/small/mosaic-world-news-from-the-middle-east.jpg)
Summary: The Israeli Army has launched an operation to plant fast-growing non-native eucalyptus trees along Gaza's border with Israel. The woodland is apparently intended to act as a screen against terrorist sniper fire, while also "blocking out undesirable views." IBA reports.