It is reported by Al-Jazeera that an
Egyptian policeman has opened fire on tourists in the Mediterranean city of
Alexandria. The fire killed at least two Israeli nationals and one Egyptian, according
to the reports of local media.
The Jerusalem Post also tweeted about the incident.
🔴 An Egyptian policeman is suspected of shooting at Israeli tourists in Alexandria, with initial reports indicating that a number of tourists were injured or killed. https://t.co/pHsRpSP3iF
— The Jerusalem Post (@Jerusalem_Post) October 8, 2023
Extra
News television channel, which has close ties to Egyptian security agencies,
quoted an unidentified security official as saying that another person was
wounded in the attack, which took place at the Pompey’s Pillar site in
Alexandria.
It was further reported that the suspected assailant was detained.
Israel’s
Zaka rescue service reported two people killed in Alexandria.
Sunday’s attack came as Israel carried out bombing of Gaza Strip as it battled Hamas fighters, who killed up to 250 Israelis after crossing into Israeli territory.
Reuters news agency is reporting that the fatal attack in
Alexandria has been confirmed by the Israeli foreign ministry.
Similarly, the Egyptian interior ministry has confirmed the news, according to AP.
(Source: Al-Jazeera)
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