The Egyptian Armed Forces on Saturday targeted a hideout in North Sinai and killed 20 terrorists, said Army Spokesman Mohamed Samir.

The operation, launched upon prior information, targeted the Bush (el Oleka) Mountain in North Sinai, the spokesman said.

Meantime, a sedan carrying militants, was rocketed in Sheikh Zuwaid, he added.

The army, in coordination with police, is mopping up the sites of attacks to chase possible terrorists in the area he said.