source: Facebook
actor1: Military Forces of Egypt (2014-)
actor2: Islamic State (Egypt)
location: Bir Al-Abd
notes: Around 10 August 2020, Egyptian military forces and Islamic State militants engaged in several armed clashes in the Bir Al-Abd area (Bir Al-Abd, North Sinai). The Egyptian military forces attempted to enter the area under control by the Islamic State, with clashes erupting in 3 locations as the military tried to gain access through Umm Aqaba, Al Karama, and Al Hamisa. Resulting fatalities and injuries were not reported.