The Israeli military is investigating reports of an exchange of fire between Israeli and Egyptian soldiers
Egypt’s military spokesperson confirmed that a member of its security forces had been killed near the Rafah border crossing.
“A few hours ago , a shooting incident occurred on the Egyptian border. The incident is under review and discussions are being held with the Egyptians,” the Israeli military said. Tensions around the Rafah border have risen in recent weeks, and Israel seized control of the Gazan side of the Rafah crossing duringEgypt and Israel signed a peace treaty in 1979 and have worked together on security issues around their borders since, collaborating on a blockade of Gaza after Hamas took control of the territory in 2007.
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