Egyptian Police Officer Shoots and Kills Two Israelis and One Egyptian at Tourist Location

An officer of the Egyptian police force discharged his weapon at Israeli tourists in Alexandria, a Mediterranean city, resulting in the deaths of two Israelis and one Egyptian citizen, as confirmed by Egypt’s Ministry of the Interior.

The television channel Extra News, known for its strong affiliations with Egyptian security organizations, cited an anonymous security official stating that an additional individual sustained injuries during the assault, which occurred at the historical site of Pompey’s Pillar in Alexandria.

The channel reported that the alleged perpetrator has been apprehended.

In the aftermath of the event, security personnel rapidly sealed off the area where the attack transpired. Video footage disseminated on social media platforms depicted two individuals lying inert at what seemed to be a location frequented by tourists. Another person was visible receiving assistance from a group of men, while a woman’s voice was captured calling for medical aid.

Israel’s Zaka emergency response service confirmed the fatalities of two individuals in the Alexandria incident.

The attack on Sunday occurred concurrently with Israel engaging Palestinian militants following a significant incursion from the Gaza Strip.

Although Egypt has been at peace with Israel for several decades and has often played a mediating role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, anti-Israel sentiment remains pervasive in the country, particularly during periods of heightened tension and violence.

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• Egypt’s Ministry of the Interior Official Statement
• Extra News Coverage on Alexandria Shooting
• Zaka Emergency Response Service Report
• Social Media Footage of the Incident
• Historical Background: Egypt-Israel Relations
• Current State of Israeli-Palestinian Conflict