Security forces killed seven Takfiris and arrested eight suspects during a security operation in el Arish, a security source said Sunday.
Helicopters and ground forces took part in the campaign that targeted Sheikh Zuwaid and Rafah, the source said.
A number of terrorist hotbeds used by terrorists as bases for their attacks were destroyed in the operation.
Four cars and seven motorcycles were also destroyed in the operation.
The forces also seized four vehicles of different models.