The U.S. Embassy strongly condemns the terrorist attack that took place on the Temple of Karnak in Luxor. We commend the police and the brave citizens who foiled the assault, and we extend our sympathies to those who sustained injuries. We also condemn the attack on the Multinational Force and Observers mission (MFO) base in North Sinai. The United States continues to stand with the Egyptian government and people in the ongoing fight against terrorism.