27 May 2024 | 03:43 PM UTC
Egypt, Israel: Egyptian and Israeli soldiers exchange fire near Rafah May 27
Exchange of fire between Egyptian and Israeli soldiers result in one fatality near Rafah, May 27. Incident under investigation.
Egyptian and Israeli soldiers exchanged fire near Rafah, May 27. At least one Egyptian soldier was killed. Both sides have accused each other of opening fire first. However, Israeli officials have stated that they opened an investigation into the incident and are in dialogue with Egyptian authorities.
Increased security and heightened tensions are likely near the Rafah border crossing over the coming days.
Avoid the impacted area. Heed instructions from authorities.
The exchange of fire is a rare incident but comes against the background of heightened tensions between Egypt and Israel. Egyptian authorities have expressed concern over the Israel Defense Forces' (IDF) control of the Rafah Crossing. Regional tensions have further increased since May 26 when an Israeli airstrike on a tent camp in Rafah killed at least 45 Palestinians and wounded 249 others.
