In recent days, the Egyptian military has claimed to have killed some 20 Islamist militants in operations in North Sinai. The army said security forces destroyed four smuggling tunnels and explosives in the Rafah area. Unidentified assailants fired three rockets toward a security post in Sheikh Zuweid. Separately, the headquarters of the military prosecutor in el Arish was targeted by gunmen. Leaflets threatening those collaborating with Egypt’s army were reportedly being distributed in North Sinai.
