Egyptians, IDF exchange gunfire at Rafah border crossing: reports

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Egyptian service members and Israeli Defense Forces exchanged gunfire Monday at the Rafah border crossing along the Gaza Strip, the Times of Israel is reporting.

Other Israeli media outlets are reporting that an Egyptian soldier was killed Monday during the incident. 

The Israel Defense Forces said “a shooting incident occurred on the Egyptian border” and that the “incident is under review and discussions are being held with the Egyptians.” 

The Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip in November 2023.   (Reuters/Mohamed Abd El Ghany)

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. 

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