Two takfiris were willed and seven suspects were arrested in a crackdown n North Sinai on Saturday.

The campaign targeted terrorist hotbeds in Sheikh Zuwaid and Rafah cities.

Four explosive charges were dismantled and three motorbikes were destroyed during the security operation.

The army, in coordination with police, is intensifying operations in North Sinai after terrorist attacks on security checkpoints that left at least 17 security personnel dead.

At least 100 militants were killed by the army during the offensive.