location: Al Arish
notes: Egypts army killed a total of 98 militants Friday in 'major military operation' against the Islamic State (State of Sinai) group in the Sinai Peninsula. Fatalities divided between Arish, Rafah and Sheikh Zuweyid. 33 fatalities recorded in Rafah and 33 fatalities recorded in Sheikh Zuweyid. A total of four soldiers were killed in exchanges of fire with militants. Army fatalities divided between events.
target_text: location: Al Arish, fatalities: 33