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Monday, May 27, 2024
Egyptian soldier said killed in armed exchange with Israeli troops at Rafah Crossing
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
There was an exchange of fire earlier today between Israeli troops and Egyptian forces near the Rafah Border Crossing in the southern Gaza Strip, it is permitted for publication.
According to media reports, an Egyptian soldier was killed in the incident.
There are no casualties among Israeli forces.
Further details are not immediately cleared for publication. The IDF has not issued a statement on the incident yet.