A high-ranking Egyptian source refuted reports by Israeli media regarding a shooting incident at the Egypt-Israel border, confirming that no such events occurred in the border area.
Speaking to Cairo News, the source clarified that the incident involved an exchange of fire between Israeli border guards and a group of smugglers in the Negev Desert.
The denial comes in response to Israeli media claims of injuries among the army due to a vehicular attack at the border with Egypt.
Israeli reports also mentioned an Israeli military response to an attempted drug smuggling operation at the Egyptian border, which allegedly resulted in gunfire and a vehicular assault causing several injuries.
These developments unfold amid heightened tensions between Cairo and Tel Aviv due to the situation in Gaza.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Josep Borrell, the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and his accompanying delegation today.
The meeting focused on the strong and growing relations between Egypt and the EU, with both sides praising the momentum of bilateral cooperation, recently solidified by the announcement of a comprehensive strategic partnership.
During the talks, both parties affirmed their commitment to exploring new areas of collaboration within the framework of their strategic partnership.
A major part of the discussions centered on the situation in Gaza and the broader Middle East region. The meeting reviewed the extensive efforts made by Egypt and international partners to achieve a ceasefire and facilitate the exchange of hostages and detainees.
