Israeli tourists in Sinai ignored their government's warning against traveling to the Egyptian peninsula and continued bookings for the Easter Holiday, the Independent newspaper website reported. Israeli tourists ignored warnings by the Israeli security authorities about a possible IS attack soon. "All Israelis currently in Sinai should return ... We also strongly advise that those wanting to travel to Sinai should not do so,” the directorate wrote in the statement. Northern Sinai, not southern Sinai – where the majority of resorts and beaches are located – has been the site of numerous clashes between the Egyptian army and militants affiliated to the "Islamic State" group. The group has been holding its operations in the North Sinai governorate; however, the statement issued by Israel held a general warning, not specifying which part of the Sinai the threat is targeting.

Source: Egypt Independent March 31, 2017 16:18 UTC