On 27 October, two projectiles struck the Egyptian towns of Taba and Nuweiba on the Red Sea Coast, marking a concerning development in the midst of the Gaza-Israel war.
Reports indicate that one projectile landed in a desolate area of Nuweiba, generating a loud explosion and visible dust clouds.
Earlier on the same day, another projectile, initially thought to be a missile, hit the town of Taba, located approximately 200 kilometers from the Eilat settlement. The Egyptian army has referred to this incident as an "unidentified drone crash" and is currently conducting a thorough investigation to ascertain the precise circumstances.
Local sources confirm that there were no reported casualties, but six individuals sustained injuries. Eyewitnesses reported hearing an explosion and witnessing smoke emanating from the impact site. The Egyptian government has stated that it retains the right to respond at an appropriate juncture.
Israeli army officials claim the projectile “originated” from Yemen. “An aerial threat was detected in the Red Sea. Fighter jets were scrambled to the threat, and the issue is under investigation. To our understanding, the impact that was in Egypt originates from this threat,” Israeli army spokesperson Daniel Hagari said. “Israel will work together with Egypt and the US and tighten the defense against threats from the Red Sea area."
This incident follows a recent event on 22 October when Egyptian border guards sustained injuries from shell fragments stemming from an Israeli tank. Israel maintains that the incident was accidental and has issued an apology for the occurrence.
