Defense Minister Sedqi Sobhi examined army and police force operations in North Sinai on Friday, accompanied by Interior Minister Magdy Abdul Ghaffar. These troops operate within the security plan that was developed to contain and constrain Takfiri elements, and eliminate terrorism in the Sinai penninsula. Security sources said Sobhi and Ghaffar inspected checkpoints and security measures along major roads in North Sinai, as well as the forces' living conditions and administration for security campaigns. The ministers also honored a number of officers and soldiers involved in security raids. The visit came amid tight security measures; jets combed the skies above al-Arish city, as communications services, internet and phone coverage (landlines and mobiles) had been cut during the visit.

Source: Egypt Independent March 19, 2017 09:00 UTC