Another Egyptian soldier has been reported dead following a fatal shootout that took place between the Israeli and Egyptian forces near Rafah on Monday.
According to a media report from Egypt, the Egyptian soldier succumbed to his injury on Tuesday after he was severely injured during the gun duel.
The martyred soldier is identified as Islam Ibrahim Abd al-Razak.
More injuries have been reported between both sides as the investigation is ongoing into the circumstances that led to the face-off between the two forces.
The Israeli forces have accused Egypt of attacking a truck belonging to them which prompted their response.
The military confrontation was quickly de-escalated following early communications between both sides.