actor1: Police Forces of Egypt (2014-)
actor2: Islamic State (Egypt)
notes: 20 militants tried to storm in al-Matafi checkpoint in al-Arish using rocket-propelled grenades and a car bomb. Security forces however were able to detonate the bomb before the car reached the checkpoint, killing five militants and injuring three others. The attack left seven policemen and one civilian killed. Attackers fired guns and rocket-propelled grenades at the checkpoint after the explosion. The Islamic State-linked group 'State of Sinai' claimed responsibility.
target_text: actor1: Police Forces of Egypt (2014-), actor2: Islamic State (Egypt)