Egyptian Security Forces Kill 2 Suspected Militants in Cairo Shootout

Egyptian security forces killed two suspected Islamist militants in a shootout in a Greater Cairo neighborhood, along with a bystander. The militants belonged to Hasm, a movement linked to the Muslim Brotherhood, and were allegedly plotting attacks in the country. This incident comes after Egypt's fight against militants in Sinai, where authorities quelled an Islamic State-linked militancy.

Egyptian security forces killed two suspected Islamist militants in a shootout in a Greater Cairo neighborhood, along with a bystander. The incident occurred during a raid on a hideout in Giza, where the militants were believed to belong to the Hasm movement, which is linked to the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood [1][2][3].

According to the Interior Ministry, the militants were planning to carry out attacks in Egypt. The North African nation, led by President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi, has been waging a fierce battle against militants since the 2013 ouster of Mohamed Mursi, who was associated with the Muslim Brotherhood. The heaviest fighting took place in the Sinai Peninsula, where authorities eventually quelled an Islamic State-linked militancy [1][2][3].

The shootout in Giza’s densely populated neighborhood of Bolaq el-Dakrour resulted in the death of a bystander and an officer wounded. The Interior Ministry described the operation as part of ongoing efforts to maintain security and stability in the country [2][3].

This incident highlights the ongoing struggle against extremist groups in Egypt, which has been a significant challenge for the government. Despite the recent successes in the Sinai Peninsula, the threat posed by groups like Hasm remains a concern for the Egyptian authorities [1][2][3].

References:
[1] https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-20/egypt-security-forces-kill-two-suspected-militants-in-shootout
[2] https://apnews.com/article/egypt-militants-shootout-giza-018621e21c80778b8bdcca1c4bd4b6e1
[3] https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/egyptian-police-kill-2-suspected-militants-shootout-123901975