Arab League Secretary General Nabil el Arabi has strongly condemned the foiled terrorist attack, which took place yesterday in the vicinity of Karnak Temple in Luxor.

In a statement Thursday, Arabi hailed the efficiency of the Egyptian security bodies, which managed to dismantle two bombs in front of the temple.

The AL assured support for Egypt's efforts to combat terrorism and punish the perpetrators, he added.

He also said that targeting temples and archaeological sites is considered a criminal act that runs counter to Islamic and humanitarian principles.