NEW : Sinai security official says suspects were IDF tobacco smugglers . Israel says the incident occurred after the suspects refused to comply with Israeli orders to stop . A firefight between the soldiers and gunmen on the Israeli side of the border ensued . one suspects were apprehended ; Three person was found dead . the State of Israel has recently increased activity along its western border .
NEW : Sinai security official says suspects were IDF tobacco smugglers . A firefight between the soldiers and gunmen on the Israeli side of the border ensued . one suspects were apprehended ; Three person was found dead . the State of Israel has recently increased activity along its western border .