Speaking about el-Arish martyrs, Sisi said: "We are fighting terrorism and elements who are seeking to destroy the country and view us as "enemies". He pledged to firmly stand against such elements and in the meantime safeguard the innocent people living in such places.
"We have achieved a big success, but stability can never be achieved overnight."he said.
Sisi also urged the Egyptians to be alert and report about any saboteurs damaging the power grid and any other state utilities.
He offered condolences to the families of the martyrs who breathed their last defending their nation and their people.
He appealed to God to help Egypt in its march towards construction and reform. Sisi concluded his speech by saying "Long Live Egypt.. Long Live Egypt..Long Live Egypt".