Firing between Israeli-Egyptian soldiers, two soldiers killed

The IDF has confirmed the firing incident between Israel and Egypt at the Rafah crossing. The IDF says that talks are going on with Egyptian authorities after the firing incident on the Gaza-Egypt border.

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Egyptian soldiers opened fire on Israeli security forces on Monday. In response, Israeli soldiers also opened fire. It is coming to light that two Egyptian soldiers have died in this clash. However, this has not been officially confirmed yet.

There was a firing between Israeli security forces and Egyptian soldiers at the Rafah crossing on Monday. Quoting Israeli media, it has been claimed that Egyptian soldiers have died in this firing. The IDF has acknowledged the firing but has not said anything about the soldier's death.

Ongoing talks with Egyptian officials

The IDF has confirmed the incident at the Rafah crossing, the IDF says that talks are going on with Egyptian authorities following the firing incident on the Gaza-Egypt border. Media reports describe an armed clash between the two sides in which an Egyptian soldier has been killed. The IDF says there was a firing a few hours ago. The matter is being investigated and talks are also being held with Egyptian officials.

Egypt blamed for the firing

Israel has blamed Egypt for the border firing. Ynet website has written, according to an Israeli source, that Egypt is responsible for the deadly firing on the Gaza-Egypt border. According to reports, Egyptian forces fired on Israeli soldiers at the Rafah border crossing, who responded with their fire. According to reports, two Egyptian soldiers were killed in this incident. Ynet reports that other Egyptian soldiers have also been injured. There has been no official comment from Cairo on the incident.