Israel accidentally hits Egyptian post at Gaza border: IDF
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'A short while ago, an IDF tank accidentally fired and hit an Egyptian post adjacent to the border in the area of Kerem Shalom,' the Israeli Defense Force said on X.
Israel’s army said Sunday that it accidentally struck an Egyptian post near its border with Gaza.
“A short while ago, an IDF tank accidentally fired and hit an Egyptian post adjacent to the border in the area of Kerem Shalom,” the Israeli Defense Force said on X.
“The incident is being investigated and the details are under review. The IDF expresses sorrow regarding the incident.”
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