Ziv Kipper, a Canadian-Israeli businessman, was tragically killed in a criminal shooting in Alexandria, Egypt, according to multiple news reports. Kipper, who was the CEO of O.K. Group—a company that exports frozen fruits and vegetables—had made Egypt his permanent residence.
The incident has caught the attention of international authorities, including the Israeli embassy in Cairo, which is actively communicating with Egyptian officials to understand the circumstances surrounding Kipper’s death. The Ministry of Interior of Egypt confirmed the ongoing investigation but has not yet released detailed information about the case.
Kipper held dual citizenship in Canada and Israel and was a prominent businessman with educational ties to Toronto’s Seneca College, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in international business in 1984. His company, O.K. Group, operates in several countries, including Ukraine, Egypt, and Israel.
Details about the motive behind Kipper’s killing are still unclear, with conflicting reports emerging. Some unverified accounts attribute the attack to nationalist or jihadist motives, citing a statement from a previously unknown group called the Vanguards of Liberation — Martyr Mohammed Salah Groups. This group claimed responsibility, stating the killing was part of the Egyptian people’s struggle against “the Zionist enemy.” However, other reports suggest a robbery might have been the motive, although Kipper’s wife, Oksana, told Israeli media that she believes the murder was nationalistically motivated and that nothing was stolen from him.
The Times of Israel reported that a suspect has been arrested in connection to the murder, although their identity has not been disclosed. Kipper’s body is expected to be returned to Israel for burial as per his family’s wishes.
The case remains complex with various narratives and ongoing investigations by both Egyptian and international authorities, highlighting the sensitive and intricate nature of such incidents involving citizens with dual nationality.