The attack at the Church of the Two Saints, Saint Mark and Pope Peter in Alexandria was not only a shock for Egyptians, but for people all over the world. According to this media review piece found in Al-Ahram Weekly, the danger is not just for Egypt, but for all the Arab world.

The article claims that Egyptians shoud not merely blame external forces for the terror act, but instead should sit down with each other and take an honest look at themselves.

Many Arab newspapers hope that al-Qā‘idah is responsible, since this would mean that Egypt is domestically secure. Others, in contrast, do not exclude an internal involvement.

The attack has even been described by some as an attack on Egypt's national unity and religious diversity.

Finally, others believe that the only target of the attack was Christians, and that the call for their protection should be rejected, as it interferes with the country's internal affairs.