Clashes with militants near El Arish Airport, Daesh claims Tuesday’s attack

Security forces have clashed with militants near El Arish Airport in North Sinai, killing five of them, The Associated Press reports. Some security sources said the clashes killed seven militants and an army officer, according to Vanguard. The clashes came a day after a missile hit the airport killing one person. Daesh issued a statement claiming the attack yesterday, according to Reuters, saying it used a Kornet anti-tank missile.