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Protests in Greece against Israeli tourists have escalated amid anger over the Gaza war, with clashes occurring at ports and authorities pledging to crack down on demonstrations perceived as racist, as tensions between pro-Palestinian protesters and Israeli visitors increase.
Two Israeli tourists and their Egyptian guide were killed by an Egyptian police officer at the ancient Roman site Pompey's Pillar in Alexandria. The motive for the shooting remains unclear, but the officer claimed to have lost control after being provoked by the tour group. Another person was injured, and the shooter has been taken into custody. The incident comes amid heightened tensions between Israel and Hamas, with Israel declaring war on the Palestinian terror group. Pro-Palestinian sentiments in Egypt have often led to tensions with visiting Israelis.
Two Israeli tourists and their Egyptian tour guide were killed in a shooting attack carried out by a local policeman at a tourist site in Alexandria, Egypt. Another Israeli tourist was moderately injured. The Israeli government is working to bring the survivors and the bodies back to Israel. The attack occurred amidst ongoing combat between Israeli forces and Hamas terrorists in Israel.
An Egyptian policeman opened fire on Israeli tourists at the Pompey's Pillar site in Alexandria, killing at least two Israelis and one Egyptian. Another person was wounded in the attack, and the suspected assailant has been detained. Security forces cordoned off the site, and amateur videos showed ambulances transporting the victims. The attack occurred as Israel was dealing with Palestinian terrorists, and while Egypt has a peace agreement with Israel, anti-Israeli sentiment remains high in the country.
An Egyptian policeman opened fire on a group of Israeli tourists in Alexandria, killing two Israelis and one Egyptian. Another Israeli was wounded in the attack. The suspected assailant has been detained, and the site of the attack has been cordoned off. The Israeli Foreign Ministry is working with the Egyptian government to bring the Israelis home. The incident occurred as Israel carried out air raids on the Gaza Strip in response to attacks by Hamas fighters.