source: Al Masry Al Youm (Egypt); Madamasr
actor1: Military Forces of Egypt (2014-)
actor2: Islamic State (Egypt)
location: Al Arish
notes: On Jan 22, the government announced the killing of 64 suspected IS militants and seven soldiers (including one officer) following several clashes targeting hideouts in Northern and Central Sinai. 142 militants were also arrested. Locations and dates of operations are unclear (coded as four battles occurring in January in Al Arish).