source: New Arab
actor1: Military Forces of Egypt (2014-)
actor2: Islamic State (Egypt)
location: Bir Al-Abd
notes: On 26 August 2020, Egyptian military forces temporarily retook the village of Iqtiyah in Bir Al-Abd (Bir Al-Abd, North Sinai), during operations against Islamic State. The operation to retake Iqtiyah involved air and artillery cover and dozens of troops. Militiary forces were unable to retain control of the village. There were no reports about fatalities or injuries incurred in the operation.