In a discussion with the Sky News Network in Arabic, a senior Egyptian military official denied reports stating that the rockets on Eilat were fired from the Sinai Peninsula.

South Sinai Governor Khaled Fouda told the network that "Israel's claims on the origin of the firing from Sinai are false." Another Egyptian governmental source said that searches are being conducted in the peninsula and along the border with Israel to examine the origin of the firing. (Roi Kais)