A firefight between the soldiers and gunmen on the Egyptian side of the border ensued during the incident , injuring the suspects , according to a statement from the Israeli Defense Forces . NEW : Sinai security official says suspects were Bedouin tobacco smugglers . A firefight between the soldiers and gunmen on the Egyptian side of the border ensued . Three suspects were apprehended ; one person was found dead . Comment:
NEW : Sinai security official says suspects were Bedouin tobacco smugglers . A firefight between the soldiers and gunmen on the Egyptian side of the border ensued . Three suspects were apprehended ; one person was found dead . Comment: