The message began by describing the emergence of al-Tarbiyeen tribe and other tribes in the militant confrontations with Sinai Province as a critical development; it continued by affirming that its message was to deliver admonishment to these tribes. Recently, there have been frequent outbreaks of fierce military confrontations between the Sinai Province group and a number of prominent members from al-Tarbiyeen tribe that have managed to kill a number of IS militants. Although, the above IS message carries a softer, more peaceful tone addressed to al-Tarbiyeen tribe and other tribes in Sinai, the Sinai Province group has previously said in a statement that all al-Tarbiyeen members are “apostates” and should be killed. Your tribe al-Tarbiyeen has introduced its finest sons to join us, a number of them are our martyrs and others still are undertaking jihad (holy war),” the IS message read. “We are sure al-Tarbiyeen tribe will disown its sons who have participated in fighting IS in Sinai alongside the apostate army and police forces,” the message said.

Source: Egypt Independent May 16, 2017 09:31 UTC