Israel's government has approved plans for the construction of a barrier along its border with Egypt in a bid to keep out illegal migrants and militants.
It will be built along two parts of the border - near the Red Sea city of Eilat and on the edge of the Gaza Strip.
PM Benjamin Netanyahu said the decision was taken to secure Israel's Jewish and democratic character, but that refugees would still be allowed to seek entry.
In recent years, thousands of migrants have crossed into Israel via Egypt.
At least 17 migrants, mostly African, have been killed since May by Egyptian police, who say they are trying to stop people trafficking.
Eritrea is the most common country of origin for people trying to cross illegally from Egypt to Israel, followed by Ethiopia and Sudan.
'Illegal aliens'
On Sunday, Mr Netanyahu said he had approved the construction of sections of barrier that would block the main infiltration routes along the 266km (166-mile) frontier, and the installation of advanced surveillance equipment.
The project is set to cost $270m and take two years to complete.
via BBC News - Israel to construct barrier along Egyptian border.
The world so dearly loves a cage.
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