One story captured the attention of the nation’s talking heads last night: The exchange of fire between Israeli and Egyptian forces that left an Egyptian soldier dead.

Israeli, Egyptian forces clash on the Rafah border: “An investigation committee has been formed to look into the details of a the incident in order to determine the responsible party and take the necessary measures to prevent its future recurrence,” an informed source told Al Qahera News in a report picked up by Ala Masouleety (watch, runtime: 3:51). “Initial investigations indicate that there was gunfire between Israeli forces and members of the Palestinian resistance,” the source said, adding that “investigations also indicate that shots were fired in several directions and that the Egyptian security personnel took protective measures to control the source of the gunfire.”

The Adib response: “Israel must know that there is a strong force on the other side … Israeli recklessness must be faced strictly,” El Hekaya’s Amr Adib said (watch, runtime: 2:31).

ALSO ON THE AIRWAVES- The National Dialogue’s board will meet on Saturday to discuss issues of national security and foreign policy, General Coordinator Diaa Rashwan told Al Hayah Al Youm (watch, runtime: 1:54). The meeting will also address government efforts to implement the outcomes of the dialogue’s first phase, Rashwan said.

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