A missile launched as part of fighting between Hamas and Israel has struck an Egyptian resort town about 220 km (135 miles) from the Gaza Strip, Egypt’s Al Qahera News reports, citing sources.
The missile hit a medical facility in Taba, injuring at least six people, Al Qahera TV reported. A witness in Taba confirmed hearing an explosion and seeing smoke rising, but Reuters was not immediately able to identify the blast’s source.
Taba straddles Egypt’s border with Israel’s Red Sea port of Eilat. Israel’s military said it was aware of a security incident outside its borders.
The Taba explosion highlights the risk facing Egypt and other countries in the region as fighting intensifies between Israel and Hamas.
