Latest in Tag: North Sinai Highlight
Latest in Tag: North Sinai
41 suspects arrested in North Sinai
Local media reported that two policemen were killed in an IED explosion
Militant arrested, more hideouts destroyed in North Sinai
The suspect was arrested as he was allegedly observing the activity of the military in central Sinai The military announced on Saturday that one suspected militant was arrested in central Sinai as he was observing military forces in the area, according to a statement from the army spokesperson. The suspect was arrested by members of …
4 policemen killed, 5 militants in separate clashes in North Sinai
The policemen were ambushed as they were in a civilian car in the International Arish Road
Al-Sisi praises efforts against terrorism during meeting with military personnel
The president asserted that the strategic development will allow the military to further secure northern Egypt
Fourth phase of Martyr’s Right operation continues in North Sinai
The army spokesperson announced on Wednesday that military forces are intensifying operations in the fourth phase of the “Martyr’s Right” operation, resulting in the killing of 40 and the arrest of five, as well as the destruction of 30 different vehicles, according to the statement. It added that the forces destroyed four hideouts used by …
7 civilians killed in attack on checkpoint in North Sinai as operations continue: Army spokesperson
Video shows army tank running over a car suspected of hosting militants, military spokesperson says attack could have killed 50-60 military personnel and civilians
Army forces stop naval attack in North Sinai
In a different context, a senior militant in Ansr Bayt Al-Maqdis group was killed
4 Soldiers killed in North Sinai: army spokesperson
Another three soldiers were injured in another attack
Conscript injured in North Sinai bombing
The explosion took place in Al-Arish
Egyptian cabinet extends curfew hours in North Sinai until end of state of emergency
Decision comes after a terror attack killed, injured 26 military personnel on Friday
12 killed in air force raid against militants in North Sinai: military spokesperson
Egypt is currently battling several armed groups concentrated mainly in the Sinai Peninsula
3 killed, 1 arrested in Sinai military operation against terrorism
The armed forces said Friday that they killed three militants in North Sinai amid ongoing military operations fighting terrorism. One more person was arrested, the military spokesperson said. This comes as a citizen in Al-Arish was reportedly shot dead on Thursday. Militants apparently stormed his house and killed him in front of his family, media …
Security forces arrest 48 fugitives in North Sinai
Security forces in North Sinai arrested 48 fugitives accused of misdemeanours and administrative violations
22 suspects arrested in North Sinai
The military spokesperson announced that several tunnels allegedly used by militants were destroyed in the raid
8 alleged militants killed after clashes with North Sinai tribe Al-Tarabin
The clash came after a woman in Rafah was reportedly killed by unknown militants last Monday
Army destroys tunnel in North Sinai, detains 11 suspects
Operations are continuing to hunt down terrorist elements, says spokesperson
Arrests in North Sinai continue as militants vow to spread ‘Moral Police’ practices
Militants published a video documenting their practices, including burning tobacco and detaining alleged Sufis
Leading figure of ‘Sinai Province’ killed by second field army
A recently held operation led to the death of five militants and the arrest of 16 suspects, says army spokesperson
Militants in Al-Arish blow up Al-Azhar educational building
A police officer and a conscript were killed as a result of shootout with militants in Al-Arish, says Interior Ministry
Militants blow up army residential building in Al-Arish
Another IED explosion targeted an armoured police vehicle, says local journalist
Air force kills 18 militants in strikes in North Sinai
The air strikes hit the cities of Al-Arish, Rafah, and Sheikh Zuweid, says army spokesperson
Defence and interior ministers visit Al-Arish, meet forces
Army and police officials vow to terminate terrorism in Sinai and stress the importance of the locals’ cooperation
“Sinai Province” militants’ adhoc checkpoints require revision to security measures in North Sinai: Al-Arish MP
Police forces alone will not be able to eliminate militants; the army is only present around Al-Arish’s borders, says El Refaay
Three high-ranking police officers killed in IED explosions in Al-Arish
The IS affiliated group of ‘Sinai Province’ declared responsibility for killing the Inspector of North Sinai General Security with an IED inside Al-Arish city
After rise of army operations, ‘Sinai Province’ follows hit and run strategy
The group creates short-term checkpoints inside Al-Arish and flees the scene once police forces appear, says local journalist
Large scale army operations in North and Central Sinai
Militants’ operations still on the rise inside Al-Arish city
North Sinai Security chief appears in Al-Arish to promote sense of security
Ismailia governor asserts number of Coptic families displaced from Al-Arish reached 148, claiming they would return soon
Armed forces kill six militants in air strikes inside North Sinai
The second field army continued a large-scale sweeping operation following a massive outflow from Al-Arish’s Coptic families
Army forces arrest 12 militants in Mount Helal inside central Sinai
Affiliated forces pledge to continue the large-scale sweeping operation inside Mount Helal
Israeli military response to Sinai rocket attacks impossible: former intelligence official
No drones can enter Sinai Peninsula and the 1979 peace treaty bans Israel from responding to militants’ attacks from Sinai, says Hatem Bashat