According to a spokesperson for the zionist occupation army, the incident occurred when a group of smugglers infiltrated into Negev region, leading to a firefight.

Two soldiers were shot and killed near the border in the early hours of Saturday, while the gunman and a third Israeli soldier lost their lives during a confrontation on the israeli side of the border later on.

Egyptian sources provided a different account, stating that a group of armed men, possibly smugglers, opened fire at zionist soldiers, triggering an exchange of fire.

An israeli military spokesperson confirmed that the two soldiers were shot while on duty early in the morning, and their bodies were discovered at a later time.

The spokesperson admitted uncertainty regarding the identity of the gunman, suggesting that he could be a border guard, a smuggler, or someone else.

Investigations are underway to determine the precise circumstances and identities of those involved in the deadly gunfight. (ILKHA)