Egypt : Egyptian security official said they were Bedouin tobacco smugglers . A shootout between the soldiers and gunmen on the Egyptian side of the border ensued . Three suspects were apprehended ; one person was found dead . Israeli soldiers apprehended three suspects who tried to cross into Israel while patrolling their country 's border with Egypt , authorities said Thursday . Egypt has recently increased activity along its western border .
Egypt : Egyptian security official said they were Bedouin tobacco smugglers . A shootout between the soldiers and gunmen on the Egyptian side of the border ensued . Three suspects were apprehended ; one person was found dead . Egypt has recently increased activity along its western border .