Islamic extremists in Egypt’s restive northern part of the Sinai Peninsula ambushed local tribesmen who were securing an area in the region on Wednesday, killing 10, security officials said. Local residents who witnessed the attack told The Associated Press that the militants were using a security vehicle they had apparently captured in fighting from security forces. However, an open conflict between the tribesmen and the militants emerged in recent weeks. In late April, an IS suicide bomber killed four tribesmen standing watch in Rafah. The tribes retaliated by killing eight suspected IS fighters in a battle in the town earlier this month.

Source: Egypt Independent May 10, 2017 20:15 UTC