Serious Armed Incident: Fierce Exchange of Fire Between Egyptian and Israeli Forces Results in Casualties (No Video)
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Summary of the Article:
A serious armed incident involving exchanges of fire between Egyptian and Israeli forces occurred at the Rafah border crossing following an Israeli airstrike that caused significant casualties in the area. Arab reports indicated that Egyptian security forces fired on Israeli troops after an Israeli airstrike killed over 40 civilians, including many women, children, and the elderly, in a displacement camp in Rafah.
Initial reports from Israeli media suggested an Egyptian soldier was killed during the exchange, with some sources claiming two fatalities. The Israeli military confirmed a shooting incident on the Egyptian border, stating it is under investigation and dialogue with Egypt is ongoing. No Israeli soldiers were reported injured.
Daily News Egypt mentioned that Egyptian soldiers were affected by the previous day's Israeli shelling. Both Egypt and Israel are attempting to manage the incident diplomatically. Some Israeli media outlets retracted reports of the confrontation, citing military censorship. An Egyptian TV network had earlier issued a threat to Israel, emphasizing Egypt's readiness to use all measures to protect its national security and Palestinian rights.
Following the airstrike in Rafah, Egypt called for urgent UN intervention to ensure a ceasefire and protect Palestinian civilians. Israel's top military prosecutor described the airstrike as very serious and confirmed an ongoing investigation. The Israeli military expressed regret for harm to non-combatants and acknowledged complaints of severe abuse of Palestinian prisoners, leading to further investigations.
Additionally, Qatar, mediating between Israel and Hamas, warned that the Rafah strikes could hinder ceasefire talks, expressing concern that the violence complicates efforts for a sustainable ceasefire in Gaza.
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