Al Azhar condemns attack on NBE branch in Arish

CAIRO - 16 October 2017: Al Azhar on Monday condemned a terrorist attack that targeted the branch of the National Bank of Egypt in Arish.

In a statement, Al Azhar hailed steadfastness and heroism shown by the martyrs and their comrades.

Al Azhar condoled with the interior ministry and the families of the victims, the statement added.

Earlier in the day, the Ministry of Interior said the that three policemen and two civilians were killed while trying to abort the terrorist attack.