Commenting on the killing of an Egyptian soldier near the Rafah crossing earlier in the day, the source said investigative committees were formed to determine responsibilities and explore the details of the incident to prevent its recurrence in the future. Is.

The Egyptian military earlier in the day announced the killing of an Egyptian board guard in a shooting incident in the Rafah border area with Gaza, Xinhua new agency reported.

The Israel Defense Forces also confirmed that a "shooting incident" took place "on the Egyptian border" after Israeli media reported a shootout between Israeli and Egyptian troops near the Rafah crossing on Monday.

Meanwhile, an Egyptian security source said that a preliminary investigation into the incident indicated that an exchange of fire occurred between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants, leading to gunfire from multiple directions and prompting Egyptian troops to take "protective measures." thrust up.

The source confirmed that the international community must take responsibilities regarding the seriousness of the situation on Egypt's border with Gaza, not only for security purposes but also for the entry of humanitarian aid into the war-torn area.