Proper noun
Ismailia
A city and governorate in northeastern Egypt.
As the Israelis pushed towards Ismailia, the Egyptians fought a delaying battle, falling into defensive positions further north as they came under increasing pressure from the Israeli ground offensive, coupled with airstrikes. Source: Internet
“It started in places like Matareya, Sinai and is now growing in Ismailia and Luxor,” Khawaga says, adding that the authorities are trying to placate the public. Source: Internet
“My father is the second name on their list…” said a man huddling with four members of his family at the Evangelical Church in Ismailia. Source: Internet
On 25 January 1952, British attempts to disarm a troublesome auxiliary police force barracks in Ismailia resulted in the deaths of 41 Egyptians. Source: Internet
The Israeli advance on Ismailia had been stopped 10 km south of the city. Source: Internet