Egypt denies reports of stabbing incident involving Israeli Tourists in Taba: Al-Qahera News

Ahram Online , Friday 30 Aug 2024

A high-level Egyptian source on Friday denied reports circulating in Israeli media about a stabbing incident involving Israeli tourists in the Egyptian city of Taba, according to Al-Qahera News TV channel.

File photo of the Egyptian city of Taba. Photo: Al-Ahram
File photo of the Egyptian city of Taba. Photo: Al-Ahram

The source clarified that the incident was actually a quarrel between Egyptian workers and Arab citizens of Israel at a hotel in Taba, South Sinai, after the tourists refused to pay for certain services.

An Egyptian worker was severely injured during the altercation, while three other workers and three tourists sustained minor injuries.

All individuals involved were taken to the hospital for treatment, Al-Qahera News reported.

Security authorities are investigating the incident to uncover further details.

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