A gunman, believed to be an Egyptian Police officer attacked a group of Israeli tourists in Alexandria, Egypt, killing two and severely injuring others. The Egyptian tour guide accompanying the group was also killed in the onslaught, while another Israeli sustained moderate injuries.
Israel’s Foreign Ministry, in coordination with the National Security Council, the IDF, and the Israeli embassy in Cairo, is actively involved in repatriating the injured and deceased Israelis. A military aircraft is set to transport the survivors and the deceased back to Israel.
Post-attack footage from the Pompey’s Pillar site depicted a grim scene, with two victims lying on the stone pathways. One individual was bleeding from a head injury. Disturbingly, despite the apparent urgency, no immediate medical attention was provided.
Eyewitness accounts highlight the distress and urgency of the situation. Israeli women from the targeted group were seen pleading for medical assistance, shouting for ambulances while officers nearby seemed to respond at a delayed pace. Initial reports from Arabic media suggest that the assailant might have been an Egyptian policeman.
The incident is unfolding amidst heightened tensions between Israeli forces and Hamas terrorists. Just a day prior, a massive infiltration by Hamas into Israel resulted in significant casualties: over 400 dead and around 2,000 wounded, with reports suggesting numerous abductions into the Gaza Strip. As of Sunday morning, Israeli security continued their efforts to neutralize terrorist cells within the affected areas.
This is not the first time Israelis faced such an incident in Egypt. In June, three Israeli soldiers were killed in the Negev Desert, shot by an Egyptian policeman.
