Clarification to the Occupation regarding the "Egyptian Ship Incident".. Warning Shots and Confirmation of "Continued Coordination"

The Israeli occupation army issued an official statement commenting on the shooting incident off the coast of Gaza on Thursday evening, confirming that its naval forces "acted according to established procedures."

The statement clarified that naval units intervened after detecting an Egyptian warship entering a prohibited area, where they fired "warning shots in the air" after the ship failed to respond to initial requests to stop, which prompted it to change its course and return to Egyptian waters.

In a notable development to de-escalate the crisis, the Hebrew channel "i24NEWS" reported that Egyptian authorities expressed regret for the incident, described as "unusual," and confirmed their responsibility for it within the framework of mutual keenness to prevent escalation.

The Israeli army stressed in its statement that Egypt remains "a key partner in the peace agreement," confirming that security coordination between Cairo and Tel Aviv continues as usual and was not affected by this field friction.

The "Walla News" website indicated that the Israeli navy's handling prevented the ship from reaching the shores of the Gaza Strip.

The Israeli army confirmed that the incident did not result in any human casualties or material damage on either side, which reinforces the hypothesis of a "technical or navigational error" that was quickly addressed through military channels to ensure the preservation of maritime stability in this sensitive region.