Two Israelis killed after Egyptian police ‘open fire at tourist site’ in Alexandria
1 year, 2 months ago

Two Israelis killed after Egyptian police ‘open fire at tourist site’ in Alexandria

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Two Israeli tourists were killed after an Egyptian police officer reportedly opened fire at Israeli tourists in the coastal city of Alexandria, according to Egypt’s interior ministry. Egypt’s Extra News, a television channel with strong affiliations to Egyptian security agencies, cited an unnamed security official who reported that another individual sustained injuries in the incident, which occurred at Pompey’s Pillar site in Alexandria. Meanwhile, the Zaka rescue service from Israel has also confirmed that two people lost their lives at the tourist site in Alexandria.

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Shooting near Israeli Embassy in Jordan, gunman killed, 3 cops injured
1 month ago

Shooting near Israeli Embassy in Jordan, gunman killed, 3 cops injured

India Today  

A gunman was shot dead, and three police officers were injured after a gunbattle broke out near the Israeli Embassy in Jordan on Sunday, news agency Reuters reported, while citing a security source and state media reports. The gunman, who began shooting at a police patrol in the Rabiah neighbourhood of Amman, was shot dead by police in the wake …

Shooting between Egyptian, Israeli personnel near Rafah kills one Egyptian
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Shooting between Egyptian, Israeli personnel near Rafah kills one Egyptian

Al Jazeera  

The two governments say the exchange of fire near the Egypt-Gaza crossing is being investigated. The “competent authorities” are investigating the death of a member of an Egyptian security team in a shooting near the Rafah border zone, Egypt’s military spokesperson says. Earlier on Monday, Israel’s military said it was also investigating reports of an exchange of fire between Israeli …

Reuters releases investigation finding Israeli tank fire killed 1 of its journalists
1 year ago

Reuters releases investigation finding Israeli tank fire killed 1 of its journalists

NPR  

Reuters releases investigation finding Israeli tank fire killed 1 of its journalists Enlarge this image toggle caption Emilie Madi/Reuters Emilie Madi/Reuters BEIRUT, Lebanon — Investigations conducted by two news organizations and two human rights groups have concluded an Israeli tank round killed a Reuters video journalist near the Lebanese border in October and that Israeli forces either knew or should …

BBC says journalist ‘dragged from car and assaulted’ by Israeli police on way to Tel Aviv hotel
1 year, 2 months ago

BBC says journalist ‘dragged from car and assaulted’ by Israeli police on way to Tel Aviv hotel

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A BBC journalist has been “stopped and assaulted” by the …

Two Israeli tourists, local guide shot dead by Egypt policeman
1 year, 2 months ago

Two Israeli tourists, local guide shot dead by Egypt policeman

The Hindu  

An Egyptian policeman shot dead two Israeli tourists and their Egyptian guide Sunday, local media and Israeli authorities said, as war raged for a second day between Israel and Palestinian militants. Israel's National Security Council later said its citizens should consider not travelling abroad particularly in the Middle East "on the backdrop of the attack in Egypt." The policeman fired …

A policeman in Egypt killed 2 Israelis and 1 Egyptian at a tourist site in Alexandria
1 year, 2 months ago

A policeman in Egypt killed 2 Israelis and 1 Egyptian at a tourist site in Alexandria

Associated Press  

CAIRO — An Egyptian policeman opened fire Sunday on Israeli tourists in the Mediterranean city of Alexandria, killing at least two Israelis and one Egyptian, Israeli and Egyptian authorities said. A statement from Egypt’s Interior Ministry said that another person was wounded in the attack at the Pompey’s Pillar site in Alexandria. The ministry said in a statement that Israeli …

Egyptian policeman kills Israeli tourists in Alexandria: Reports
1 year, 2 months ago

Egyptian policeman kills Israeli tourists in Alexandria: Reports

Al Jazeera  

Two Israelis and an Egyptian national killed in firing by a policeman in the Mediterranean city, according to local media reports. An Egyptian policeman has opened fire on tourists in the Mediterranean city of Alexandria, killing at least two Israeli nationals and one Egyptian, according to local media reports. Extra News television channel, which has close ties to Egyptian security …

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