At least two people were killed when Israeli tourists on a visit to Egypt came under attack. Local Media reported that the group was on a tour bus when an Egyptian policeman who was hired to provide security for them, opened fire on them in Alexandria. An Egyptian tour guide was also killed.
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A woman who was part of the tour group called home to say they had come under attack and that there were causalities among the tourists. a second Egyptian was reportedly hurt in the exchanges of fire.
The Foreign Ministry confirmed the death of two Israelis and a local Egyptian guide. Another Israeli was wounded. The ministry said the Israeli embassy in Cairo was assisting in transporting the Israeli tourists back to Israel as soon as possible. A military plane will be dispatched to return the dead and wounded.