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Israeli troops deployed on Egypt border after army patrol attacked

The source of the gunfire is unknown at present

Anadolu Agency is reporting that the Israeli army has begun deploying troops on the Israel-Egypt border after an army patrol came under fire.

Two Israeli soldiers were reported to be injured according to Haaretz.

The source of the gunfire is unknown at present.

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