The report reveals that the overall number of attacks against civilian targets declined in 2018; and that terrorism is receding and approaching its ultimate deafeat in Egypt. The SIS report explains in details the progress of Operation Sinai 2018 and the preemptive strikes to weaken the terrorists and foild their attempts. The terrorist attacks have backfired against the terrorists as it has attracted positive confrontation from the populace. Among the elements detained during the operation were terrorists, suspected terrorists, wanted criminals who have court verdicts issued against them. All branches of the Armed Forces along with the Egyptian Police are taking part in operation Sinai 2018.

Source: Egypt Today December 30, 2018 16:41 UTC