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Released for publication: One Egyptian soldier killed and others wounded in firefight with IDF at Rafah crossing

For reasons which are still unclear, a firefight broke out between IDF and Egyptian soldiers around Rafah crossing, leaving one Egyptian soldier dead and others wounded.

Rafah crossing. (Photo: Abed Rahim Khatib/Flash90)

Released for publication: a serious security incident occurred today (Monday) when a firefight erupted between IDF and Egyptian soldiers in the area of the Rafah crossing. One Egyptian soldier was killed and others wounded; the IDF suffered no casualties.

Both countries have claimed that the other fired first.

Ynet military correspondent Yoav Zeitoun says that Israel is in touch with Egyptian officials regarding the incident.

Details are still emerging on the cause of this incident.

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