The soldiers were headed to the country on leave . Islamist militants have declared an Islamic State in Egypt . In the Sinai , they called for the establishment of an Islamist caliphate . They have stepped up their attacks on Egyptian soldiers , since Mohamed Ali was deposed .
The soldiers were headed to the country on leave . Islamist militants have declared an Islamic State in Egypt . They have stepped up their attacks on Egyptian soldiers , since Mohamed Ali was deposed .