U.K. Ambassador: I am disgusted by the evil attack in Sinai

CAIRO – 24 November 2017: The British ambassador to Egypt, John Casson, condemned the terror attack, which left 235 dead, that took place on Friday in the vicinity of Al-Rawdah mosque, West Arish city.

“I am disgusted by the evil attack that killed and injured so many Egyptians in Sinai today. On behalf of the UK, my deep condolences to all involved,” Casson said.

Casson tweeted that these attacks on people praying in mosques and churches only strengthen the UK’s determination to stand with Egypt to defeat terrorism and hate.

I am disgusted by the evil attack that killed & injured so many Egyptians in Sinai today. On behalf of the UK my deep condolences to all involved. These attacks on people praying in mosques & churches only strengthen our determination to stand together, & defeat terrorism & hate.

— British Amb in Egypt (@FCOJohnCasson) ٢٤ نوفمبر، ٢٠١٧

Edwin Samuel, Britain’s spokesperson for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), denounced the attack, saying that targeting innocent worshipers is horrific and cowardly. “We are all against violence and terror anywhere,” stated Samuel.

هجوم مروّع وجبان يستهدف مصلّين أبرياء في #سيناء . مكان مقدّس يلطخه مجرمون بهمجيتهم العمياء التي لا تفرق بين أحد. كلنا ضد العنف والإرهاب أينما كان. #مصر

— Edwin Samuel (@EdwinSamuelUK) ٢٤ نوفمبر، ٢٠١٧

A number of terrorists stormed Al-Rawdah mosque in west Arish City during Friday prayers and detonated an explosive device.

The Ministry of Health confirmed earlier that 109 were injured in the attack, adding that the injured were transported to Bir al-Abed hospital in North Sinai. The mosque suffered damages as a result of the bomb.