BREAKING NEWS: AFTER BEHEADINGS VIDEO EGYPT BOMBS ISLAMIC STATE IN LIBYA

Hours after the Islamic State released video of the beheadings of Egyptian christians in Libya, Egypt says it has bombed Islamic State targets in Libya.

The strikes were targeted at training camps, weapon storage areas and other targeted camps.

Egypt's military said the air strikes were to avenge the brutal murder of Egyptian citizens as well as for people far and near to know that Egyptians have a shield that protects them.

The statement said the air strikes were successful and all the planes returned safely.