location: Rafah
notes: Security forces in North Sinais Rafah City conducted an 8-hour raid on 31 December on Egypt-affliated Islamic State militant hotbeds, leading to the killing of 15 militants, according to a security source. Warplanes launched several air strikes on militant outposts in Baala, Dawaran al-Tank and Masoura areas, south and west Rafah City.
target_text: location: Rafah, fatalities: 15