Over 300 people died yesterday in a terrorist attack at the Al Rawdah mosque on the Sinai peninsula in Egypt. The mosque is located roughly 40 kilometers or so (about 25 miles) from the North Sinai capital city of Al Arish.
The mosque was packed because of Friday religious services, which s typically the day when Muslims go to religious services.
The terrorists set off bombs first, then shot at those who were attempting to escape. The death toll now stands at over 300, with more than 120 others injured, as of the latest reports.
President Abdul Fattah Al Sisi vowed a very aggressive response, saying that the Egyptian military would respond with what he called "brutal force."
Sisi also declared three mourning beginning today, Saturday, to honor the victims.
Egypt Mosque Attack Death Toll Rises, Egypt President Vows Foreceful Response, by Ramadan Al Sherbino of the Gulf News, November 25, 2017:
Egypt Mosque Attack Death Toll Rises, Egypt President Vows Foreceful Response, by Ramadan Al Sherbino of the Gulf News, November 25, 2017:
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