Two Israeli Tourists Killed in Egypt After Hamas War Erupts

Alexandria, Egypt.
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By Tarek El-Tablawy and Alisa Odenheimer

October 8, 2023 at 11:06 AM UTC

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October 8, 2023 at 1:23 PM UTC

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An Egyptian policeman opened fire on a group of Israeli tourists in the Mediterranean city of Alexandria on Sunday, killing two of the holidaymakers and a local guide, the state-run Middle East News Agency reported.