Egypt denies allegations of receiving explosives shipment for Israeli defense firm

Egypt's military on Thursday denied reports claiming it aided Israeli military operations, following news that an Egyptian port allegedly received explosives destined for an Israeli defense contractor. "The Egyptian Armed Forces categorically deny what is circulated on social media and suspicious accounts regarding assisting Israel in its military operations," the army stated. Meanwhile, human rights lawyers in Berlin appealed to halt a 150-metric-ton shipment of explosives allegedly bound for Elbit Systems aboard the MV Kathrin.