24 terrorists, six soldiers killed in terror attack on military checkpoints in North Sinai

Terror attacks in North Sinai’s Karam El Kawadis area yesterday resulted in the death of 24 terrorists and six soldiers, according to an Armed Forces statement. Daesh has claimed responsibility for the attack, which also left 20 members of the security forces injured. The attack has had the additional consequence of delaying a planned opening of the Rafah crossing for a duration of four days; the crossing was to have opened today.