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Immediate Release

Statement from Pentagon Press Secretary Rear Admiral John Kirby on terrorist attack in the Sinai

The Defense Department strongly condemns the terrorist attacks on Oct. 24 which killed dozens of Egyptian soldiers and wounded many more. We express our condolences to the families of the victims, as well as our wishes for speedy recoveries for the wounded.

The Defense Department continues to support Egypt's efforts to counter the threat of terrorism as part of the important and longstanding strategic partnership between our two countries.