Questions are being raised, which may be answered in the joint investigation of the IDF and the Egyptian army. According to IDF Spokesperson Brigadier General Danny Hagari, the terrorist penetrated through an emergency crossing.

It also emerged that the last contact with the soldier was at 04:15 a.m. In addition, the two did not fire their weapons at all. The terrorist was eventually located by a drone. One wonders whether it is reasonable to place two fighters on guard for a full 12 hours. The service along the Israeli-Egyptian border is abrasive, in difficult weather conditions.