Reply #17: Egypt controls its own borders too.

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Beside that, I am not quite sure what this thread is really about (and sorry for ending that in a preposition). Anyway, Egypt is building its new Gaza crossing "gate" or whatever it's called and I thought it would be completed in a few months.

There is an interesting point here about sovereignty and any nation can close its borders if it wants. When the Israelis let go of its settled area of Gaza, the Palestinians were crossing the Egypt border in a rather boisterous fashion (fence breaks, tunnels) and after a few days Egypt closed it and stationed some army personnel there to control the exuberance. Israel and Egypt have a deal on security and Egypt is trying to work with both sides.

Side issue: The USA/ Mexico border ...the USA has the complete right to restrict non-nationals from entering the country. So does every other country. Take a look at Mexico's immigration laws for a real eye-opener on what it can do in regard to illegal entry into Mexico. Every country has the right to protect its own borders from illegal entry and restrict access into its country.