The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has promised to Investigate the circumstances that led to a shootout between the Israeli forces and the Egyptian forces near the Rafah border crossing.
Earlier today, there was an exchange of gunfire between the two militaries, and indications from different sources didn’t ascertain who started the shootout.
According to the Jerusalem Post, it alludes to the first attack on the Egyptian forces who targeted a truck belonging to the Israeli forces.
The attack was met with retaliation, and the altercation led to the death of two soldiers in recent developments with many injured.
Communication between both forces further de-escalates the incident and normalcy has returned to the Rafah border.
The IDF has promised to Investigate the matter to ensure future altercations don’t occur.