Egypt arrests two Israelis for attacking hotel staff

The two Israelis are facing charges of assault and intimidation with violence, and will be held in custody for four days pending the outcome of the investigation.

The incident occurred on Friday, when three Arab Israeli tourists and two Egyptian hotel staff were injured after a brawl at a hotel in Taba. According to Egyptian security sources, the fight began when an Israeli tourist verbally abused an Egyptian hotel staff member, leading to a fight between the tourists and staff.

Al-Qahera News, a state-affiliated television channel, said one of the Egyptian staff was seriously injured. The channel also said the fight began after some tourists refused to pay for hotel services.

The incident has sparked tensions between Israeli tourists and Egyptian locals, especially given the delicate state of relations between the two countries. Taba, located in the southern Sinai Peninsula, is a popular tourist destination, drawing many Israelis due to its proximity to the border and its beautiful beaches.

Local and international media are closely following the incident, as Egypt struggles to maintain security and safety at its tourist destinations while facing pressure from stakeholders to ensure the rights and safety of both foreign nationals and local workers.

Hong Hanh (according to Reuters)

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