The Israeli army made a statement on the battle on the border with Egypt

There was a shootout on the Egypt-Israel border. Armed militants opened fire on Israeli soldiers. There were also reports that dozens of armed militants from Egypt entered the Gaza Strip and attacked IDF strongholds.

In a statement, the Israel Defense Forces noted: “About 20 people, including armed ones, are trying to break out of Egyptian territory into the border area of ​​Fatah Nitzana. IDF forces operating in the area opened fire, several hits were recorded. There is a shooting battle.”