Egyptian soldier killed by Zionist forces at border

RAFAH, May 28 (YPA) – Israeli occupation forces have killed an Egyptian security personnel member during a shooting on the border between Egypt and the besieged Gaza Strip.

Egypt’s military spokesman Colonel Gharib Abdel-Hafez said the Egyptian military is conducting an investigation into the Monday incident.

Israeli occupation military also acknowledged that a “shooting incident” had occurred.

It said the incident had taken place “a few hours ago” and is now under review. “Discussions are being held with the Egyptians.”

Israeli occupation forces seized control of the Rafah border crossing from the Gaza side of the border earlier this month as it stepped up its military offensive in the area, drawing criticism from Egypt.

The relationship between the two sides became tense after Israeli troops moved into an area known as the Philadelphi Corridor and took control of the Rafah crossing.

The Philadelphi Corridor is a 14-kilometer long and 100-meter-wide strip of land running along the border between the besieged Palestinian territory and Egypt.

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