Report: 15 Egyptian soldiers killed in ambush near Rafah crossing

The Al Arabiya news site has reported that some 15 Egyptian soldiers have been killed in an ambush by unknown gunmen the Rafah crossing.

The gunmen were driving four-wheeled off road vehicles when they attacked the troops, witnesses said.

They took control of two Egyptian armored vehicles, and exploded one of them.They carried out the attack at Iftar time, when soldiers were busy breaking their Ramadan fast.(Ynet)