Arab media reports: Islamic State took control of Egyptian missile boat near Suez, injuring 5 & 8 Egyptian sailors missing.
By YASSER OKBI/ MAARIV HASHAVUA
An investigation in Egypt is underway into a November 14 incident during which Islamic State members successfully hijacked an Egyptian missile boat.
Warship with the flag of the Egyptian Navy. – Photo courtesy: Wikimedia Commons
According to Arab media reports Monday, the assailants planned to then attack and hijack an Israeli ship to use as leverage for the release of Palestinian prisoners.
The incident reportedly took place in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, by the Suez canal.