“Horrible and cowardly terrorist attack on innocent and defenseless worshipers in Egypt. The world cannot tolerate terrorism, we must defeat them militarily and discredit the extremist ideology that forms the basis of their existence.” US President Donald Trump on Twitter Erdogan “How can we call them Muslims? They are murderers, they have no relation with Islam. This assault targeting our brothers during Friday prayers shows the un-Islamic face of Daesh.” Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Saudi Prince “I am deeply saddened by the cowardly terrorist act that targeted a mosque, in northern Sinai, and resulting deaths and injuries. I convey to your Excellency, the fraternal people of Egypt and the families of the dead, deepest condolences and consolation.” Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman, in a telegram sent to President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi Pope Francis “In renewing his firm condemnation of this wanton act of brutality directed at innocent civilians gathered in prayer, His Holiness joins all people of good will in imploring that hearts hardened by hatred will learn to renounce the way of violence that leads to such great suffering, and embrace the way of peace.” A message sent by the Vatican on behalf of Pope Francis Canadian Prime minister “Canada strongly condemns today's bombing of a mosque in Egypt. Our thoughts are with the victims and all those injured in this heinous attack.” Canadian Prime Minister Justin Tradeau on Twitter Modi “Strongly condemn the barbaric terrorist attack on a place of worship in Egypt. Our deep condolences at the loss of innocent lives. India resolutely supports the fight against all forms of terrorism and stands with the people as well as Government of Egypt.” Indian Prime Minister Narenda Modi on Twitter Salah Egyptian soccer player and Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah opted not to celebrate his 10th Premier League goal of the season in the match against Chelsea in tribute to the 300 civilians who lost their lives in the Sinai attack Eiffel The lights illuminating Eiffel Tower were switched off Friday midnight in solidarity with Egypt and the victims of Al-Rawda Mosque
