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An Egyptian policeman opened hearth on Israeli vacationers within the Mediterranean metropolis of Alexandria, killing not less than two Israelis and one Egyptian, in line with Egypt’s Inside Ministry.
Additional Information tv channel, which has shut ties to Egyptian safety companies, quoted an unidentified safety official as saying that one other individual was wounded within the assault, which happened at Pompey’s Pillar website in Alexandria.
It mentioned the suspected assailant was detained.
Safety forces shortly cordoned off the positioning of the assault. Graphic footage posted on social media confirmed two figures mendacity immobile on the bottom of what gave the impression to be a vacationer website. One other was seen being helped by a bunch of males. One girl was heard screaming for an ambulance.
Israel’s Zaka rescue service reported two folks killed in Alexandria.
Sunday’s assault got here as Israel was battling Palestinian militants after a significant incursion from Gaza.
Egypt made peace with Israel a long time in the past and has lengthy served as a mediator within the Israeli-Palestinian battle. Nonetheless, anti-Israeli sentiment runs excessive within the nation, particularly throughout bouts of violence.