The Egyptian Ministry of Interior on Saturday dismissed claims made by an Israeli tourist regarding alleged physical harassment by police officers at the Taba border crossing in South Sinai. The official response follows reports circulated by several Israeli media outlets.
In a statement posted on its official Facebook page, the Ministry clarified that the allegations shared by the individual on social media—claiming he was harassed by three police officers—are entirely unfounded.
Security footage debunks claims
Citing an official security source, the Ministry confirmed that a thorough investigation was conducted, including a review of the border crossing’s comprehensive surveillance system.
The footage revealed that no police officers or terminal staff had any inappropriate contact with the individual. Instead, the records showed he was treated according to standard procedures without any violations or overstepping of authority.
The Ministry further noted that legal measures are currently being initiated in response to these false accusations.
Reports from Israeli media
The controversy began several days ago when the Israeli newspaper Israel Hayom published an account of a young man living in Jerusalem who claimed he was subjected to an “indecent situation” while returning from a trip to Sinai.
According to the published testimony, the man alleged that three Egyptian personnel harassed him on the Egyptian side of the crossing before he crossed back into Israel.
