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Liputan6.com, Jerusalem: The Israeli cabinet gave the green light the plan to build a barrier along the Israel-Egypt border, on Sunday (14 / 3). This step is to stop people crossing the border are not maintained strict illegally.

Development of a barrier along 240 kilometers of land Israel-Egypt border. Some will form a fence and some form of technology. "We will close the track intruders and terrorists entering the country from North Africa," said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

This project worth 1.35 billion shekels, or about U.S. $ 360 million and is expected to complete in 2013. This barrier can stop a 90 percent penetration of the Sinai.

Actual barrier development plans have long been discussed by the military and the Israeli government because of the number of guerrillas using minimal security in the region. The guerrillas also easily enter and launch attacks in Israel. (YNI / ANS / Ant)