1973 war

Egyptian president convenes with Armed Forces commanders, lays wreath on Unknown Soldier Memorial

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 - 03:03 GMT

That is ahead of the 50th anniversary of October 6 War.

Egypt’s Interior Ministry releases 1,557 inmates on occasion of 6 October war anniversary

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 - 06:32 GMT

Egypt’s Interior Ministry has announced Thursday releasing 1,557 inmates on the occasion of the 6th of October War victory anniversary.

President Sisi: 1973 War remains proof of Egyptians’ steadfastness, adherence to sovereignty

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 - 09:56 GMT

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi said the Sixth of October 1973 War will remain a “proof of the will and steadfastness of the Egyptians and their adherence to the sovereignty and dignity of the nation.”

Sadat’s peace decision opened future horizons for region: Egypt’s president on 1973 War anniv.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 - 02:01 GMT

“The peace decision [of Sadat] turned the pages of the past and opened future horizons for the entire region,” Sisi said as he attended a cultural symposium to mark the 49th anniversary of the Sixth of October War.

Egypt's president attends ‘Will of Nation’ symposium to mark 49th October War anniv.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 - 09:48 GMT

The symposium included a number of cultural and artistic performances on the October victory in the presence of high-level officials, including Minister of Defense Mohamed Zaki.

Armed Forces through 1973 victory proved Egyptians’ ability to accomplish military action that goes beyond impossible: Sisi

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 - 08:47 GMT

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi said the Armed Forces have proven Egyptians’ ability to accomplish a military action that goes beyond impossible through the 6 October, 1973 victory.

Learning to overcome challenges from 1973 victory, stay vigilant from 1967 defeat: Sisi’s messages on war anniversary

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 - 06:54 GMT

As he spoke on the 48th anniversary of the October War victory on Wednesday, Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi has listed the lessons citizens should learn from the hard days of the 1967 defeat and the cheerful days of the 1973 victory.

Egypt’s ‘Nubian Code’ soldier during 6th of October War dies aged 84

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 - 02:06 GMT

The idea was a turning point given it is only spoken with no alphabetics.

Former Egyptian First Lady Jihane El Sadat known as 'Mother of Heroes' dies aged 87

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 - 09:21 GMT

Sadat was born on August 29, 1933 to Egyptian surgeon Safwat Raouf and English music teacher Gladys Cotteril.

'Egyptian Armed Forces' celebrates 51st Air Defense Day showcasing its history

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 - 02:22 GMT

The branch was established 52 years ago.

President Sadat ordered striking Israeli defense minister western Suez Canal during 1973 War: writer

Sun, 03 May 2020 - 01:14 GMT

The writer cited the information revealed by Egypt's chief of military intelligence and observation at the time in an interview that was published in his book.

Commander of Mansoura Air Battle in 1973 War dies

Sun, 16 Feb 2020 - 03:13 GMT

The funeral was also attended by Minister of Defense and Military production Mohamed Zaki, Chief of Staff Mohamed Farid, as well as former and current commanders of the branches.

Sisi underlines present dangers in October 6 anniversary

Sun, 06 Oct 2019 - 12:07 GMT

The president also saluted the souls of the martyrs.

Iconic war hero dies at 72

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 - 02:01 GMT

The soldier who raised the Egyptian flag in Sinai on October 6, 1973 for the first time since its occupation by Israel in 1967 died on Monday at 72.

Sisi developed Air Force 'inimitably': Air Force commander

Fri, 13 Oct 2017 - 11:44 GMT

commander of the Egyptian Air Force Younes Al-Masry says development witnessed by the Air Force over the last three years is "inimitable".

6th of October War etched in Egyptian memory

Fri, 06 Oct 2017 - 11:02 GMT

On the 44th anniversary of the 6th of October War, citizens shared their memories with Egypt Today, talking about glorious feelings after the victory.

Zamalek shirt on the front

Mon, 07 Aug 2017 - 09:00 GMT

This is a photo of an Egyptian soldier wearing a Zamalek shirt during the Egyptian army’s preparations for 1973 war.

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