Crime & Justice
Egyptian Court to Hear Appeal of Driver Sentenced for Hitting Pedestrians After Israeli Flag Dispute
July 14, 2026 at 06:54 PM
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2 reports · over 3 hours
A Cairo appeals court will hear the driver's appeal against a three-year prison sentence for injuring three people and damaging four cars in Kerdasa.
- The driver struck three pedestrians and damaged four vehicles after a verbal dispute over an Israeli flag sticker on his car.
- Eyewitnesses said the driver attempted to flee from an angry crowd before losing control of his vehicle.
- The prosecution has ordered further investigations, including CCTV footage analysis and medical reports on the injured.

