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Israel Navy intercepts Egyptian vessel entering blockaded waters off Gaza's shoreline, IDF confirms

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An Egyptian warship entered the restricted maritime area off the Gaza Strip, prompting a response from the Israel Navy. Naval ships from Ashdod were dispatched and issued instructions for the Egyptian vessel to leave the area. After the vessel did not comply, Israeli forces fired warning shots and took measures to distance the ship, which then returned to Egyptian waters. Egypt later accepted responsibility for the incident. The Israeli military emphasized the ongoing security cooperation and peace agreement between the two countries.

Original article source: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-882822
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