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Israel Raising Height of Egypt Border Fence to Keep Out Asylum Seekers

The authorities are increasing the height by one meter over dozens of kilometers, making it six meters high.

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Defense officials said Tuesday Israel would increase the height of its fence on the Egyptian border, following an uptick of incursions by African asylum seekers over the past year.

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