JERUSALEM: An Israeli working along the border with Egypt was shot and killed on Tuesday, the Israeli army said, while also noting the incident did not appear related to “terror activities”.

The defence ministry said earlier an employee for a contractor carrying out work on a border fence was wounded by gunfire.

A military spokeswoman confirmed the man had died while being airlifted and said the gunfire came from the Egyptian side of the border, but could provide no further details.

“Initial indications suggest the shooting does not appear to be connected to terror activities,” a military statement said.

“The incident will be reviewed. The (Israeli military) is coordinating with the Egyptian Armed Forces.” The shooting occurred in the Har Harif area midway along the 240-kilometre border between Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula and Israel.

Jihadists loyal to the militant Islamic State group are waging a deadly insurgency in Egypt’s Sinai.

Published in Dawn, October 26th, 2016