location: Abu Tawilah
notes: Army troops foiled an attack targeting Abou Tawela check point, south of Sheikh Zuwaid city in northern Sinai. Both sides exchanged fire at the check point. Three armed militants were killed and identified as members of the group Ansar Beit al-Maqdis (Islamic State in Sinai).
target_text: location: Abu Tawilah, fatalities: 3