First court session held for Damietta mall explosion defendants

The Damietta New City Court has convened the first trial session for those accused in the explosion at a commercial mall during the previous Ramadan.

• The court held the session on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
• The explosion occurred at the end of Ramadan, resulting in casualties and injuries.
• Police investigations identified a helium gas tube as the likely cause, but the court is awaiting technical committee reports on the incident's circumstances.