The Briefing Room
General Category => World News => Topic started by: happyg on April 27, 2014, 04:39:58 pm
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While he was raised a Muslim, the general did not deny that his mother was Jewish. If this is true, it helps to explain why Sisi is such a smart and benevolent man, even recommending that the the religion of Islam be reformed to bring it into the modern world.
On the other hand, this could be just another character assassination of Sisi by his enemies (Muslim Brotherhood), who have a habit of labeling anyone they dislike as a ‘Jew.’
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_v5WT5_xyG0&feature=player_embedded
http://www.barenakedislam.com/2014/04/27/egyptian-journalist-claims-popular-presidential-frontrunner-general-abdul-el-sisis-mother-was-jewish/ (http://www.barenakedislam.com/2014/04/27/egyptian-journalist-claims-popular-presidential-frontrunner-general-abdul-el-sisis-mother-was-jewish/)
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It's an effective smear by the Brotherhood. Going to get their base riled up - if your mother is Jewish, you are Jewish. Always and forever.