location: Al Arish
notes: Egypts army, with the assistance of Special Forces and anti-terrorism units continued a 'major military operation' against the Islamic State (State of Sinai) group in Al-Arish and Sheikh Zuweyid in the Sinai Peninsula on 8 September, killing a total of 27 militants. 13 fatalities recorded in Sheikh Zuweyid.
target_text: location: Al Arish, fatalities: 14