The Awqaf Ministry condemned on Tuesday the terrorist attack that targeted a hotel in Arish city, North Sinai Tuesday morning.

Awqaf Minister Mohamed Mokhtar Gomaa urged facing all forms of terrorism and extremist thoughts.

Such terrorist attacks have nothing to do with Islam or any other religion, he added.

The ministry offered condolences to the martyrs' families and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

A booby-trapped vehicle exploded outside the Swiss Inn hotel Tuesday morning, where judges overseeing the parliamentary vote were staying.

The attack left two judges and three policemen dead.

Sources: MENA