In a tragic incident, two Israeli soldiers were shot and killed along the Egyptian border on Tuesday evening. The Israeli military stated that an unknown gunman fired shots at the soldiers, killing them both. Additionally, an Egyptian officer was killed in the crossfire. The incident occurred near the Taba Crossing, a popular tourist destination and border crossing point between the two countries.

This is not the first time there has been violence at the border, as tensions have been high in the region in recent years due to increased militant activity. Terrorist groups such as ISIS have been known to operate in the area, and there have been multiple attacks on security personnel in the past.

The Israeli military has launched an investigation into the incident, and has increased security measures along the border. The Egyptian government has also condemned the attack and stated that it will work with Israel to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.

In other news, Israel’s under-20 soccer team has advanced to the semifinals of the World Cup after defeating Brazil in a shocking upset. Despite being considered underdogs, the Israeli team put up a strong fight against the Brazilian powerhouse and ultimately came out on top. The team will now face off against Italy in the semifinals.