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Fifteen suspected militants killed in security raid in Al-Arish

Weapons, explosive devices were confiscated during the raid

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IED explosion kills 3 army conscripts, injures 12 in Al–Arish

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Egypt has recently reinforced its security presence in northern Sinai as part of a broad campaign to eliminate criminal activity. (AFP Photo)

12 conscripts killed in attack on army checkpoint in Al-Arish

IS-affiliated group “Sinai Province” claims responsibility, saying it killed 15 and seized weaponry

‘Sinai Province’ claims it decapitated 2 priests in North Sinai

The photos published by the militant group claim to show the decapitation of two elderly priests; however, North Sinai residents allege that the two men are not priests

‘Sinai Province’ believed to be responsible for kidnapping Palestinian national in Al-Arish

The kidnapping of a Palestinian national comes in a series of kidnappings by “Sinai Province” in Al-Arish, says one resident

4 civilians injured in explosion in central Al-Arish

Security forces cordoned off the explosion site, in which a number of security forces were also injured

Battalion commander killed by IED in Sheikh Zuweid

Two conscripts were killed in the same attack; army could not verify authenticity of attack

Army announces launch of wide-reaching retaliation operation against IS in North Sinai

The first day of ground operations left 18 militants and three army personnel dead, says army spokesperson

12 army conscripts killed in deadly checkpoint attack in North Sinai

The army conducted a swift counter-attack, three-hour ongoing airstrikes, which was deemed successful, despite questions raised about the accuracy of the locales

Number of civilians kidnapped in North Sinai on the rise amid absence of security personnel

“Sinai Province” militant group kidnaps citizens and kills them on “charges” of espionage for the army, says local journalist

Controlled detonation of 2 IEDs in Al-Arish: North Sinai police

The planted explosives were intended to target police patrols carrying out security sweeps

5 police conscripts reportedly killed in IED attack in Al-Arish

IS-affiliated militants also stormed a medical facility and seized two government trucks, say security officials

With militant insurgency on the rise, North Sinai unrest continues

IS-affiliated group assassination operations against civilians, security personnel are on the rise

5 police conscripts killed in attack inside Al-Arish

Militants opened fire on the conscripts as they were returning from holiday, according to the Interior Ministry

Endowment Ministry to follow up on kidnapped imam in Al-Arish

Sheikh Saeed Abdel Fattah was kidnapped by gunmen after a Friday sermon earlier in September, according to reports

3 police officers and a taxi driver killed in armed attack in Al-Arish

Militants used a car and opened fire on a taxi transporting the officers, says Interior Ministry

IED explosion targets police vehicle in Al-Arish

No one died or was injured in the explosion

Militants hijack officer, police vehicle in Al-Arish

The police officer will most likely be killed and the vehicle will be used in future attacks, say residents

6 police personnel injured in IED attack in Al-Arish

Six police officers were injured on Friday in an attack that targeted a security convoy in Al-Arish, North Sinai. The attack took place in western Al-Arish as an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by unidentified assailants detonated when the police patrol was on the move. Islamic State-affiliate, Sinai Province, is believed to be responsible for …