In February 2018, security forces launched a nation-wide operation against militants, focused on North Sinai.
Bishii Febraayo ee sanadkii2018, ciidamada nabadgelyadu dalka Masar ayaa waxaa ay bilaabeen hawlgal qaran oo ka dhan ah xagjiriinta, oo diiradda lagu saarayay Waqooyiga Siinaay.