Grand mufti condemns attack on Arish airport

CAIRO - 19 December 2017: Grand Mufti of Egypt Shawki Allam condemned Tuesday the terrorist attack on Arish airport, which left an officer dead and two others wounded.

In a statement, Allam described the attack as treacherous, stressing that it will only increase the cohesion between the Egyptian people and the armed forces, as well as the police in the fight against terrorism.

He affirmed that Islam is innocent from terrorists responsible for the attack.

In addition, he expressed his sincere condolences to the family of the martyr, praying to God to have mercy on his soul, wishing speedy recovery for the wounded.