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Israeli Forces Advance in Gaza; Clash with Egyptian Troops at Rafah Border Leaves Two Dead

May 27, 2024, 12:03 PM

Israeli forces have advanced along the Egyptian border in the Gaza Strip, taking control of areas in the south of Rafah, including the Saladin Gate. An incident occurred at the Rafah border crossing where Egyptian military forces opened fire on Israeli positions, resulting in casualties. Israeli media reported that the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) fired warning shots, prompting the Egyptian forces to open fire. The incident led to the death of two Egyptian troops, as reported by Israeli newspaper Walla. Egyptian security forces opened fire on an Israeli truck, and Israeli soldiers responded with gunfire. The event is currently under military censorship in both Israel and Egypt, with Channels 13 and 14 deleting their reports on the incident.