Israeli police arrested 177 Palestinians residing in Israel without permits, as well as 26 Israelis charged with helping them enter the country or employing them illegally, The Times of Israel reported on Friday.

The sweep followed Thursday’s security cabinet decision to immediately seal off gaps in the security fence in Al-Quds city and to complete construction of the West Bank barrier in the area of Tarkumiya, south of the Hebron Hills.

Israeli policemen closed also 341 shops, where illegal residents were working in.

Source: MENA