President of “Nobel”

“Israel will be astonished when it hears me say I am ready to go to their home, to the Knesset itself.” This was the “Sadat tsunami” that struck all corners of Israel, with its center at the People’s Assembly hall, when President Anwar Sadat—the victorious leader of the war that restored Arab dignity and avenged every martyr whose blood was shed on our sacred soil—spoke from the podium.

President Sadat declared with unmatched courage and resolve that to preserve the lives and blood of his Egyptian soldiers, he was prepared to go to the ends of the earth, even to the enemy’s own home, for the sake of peace and sparing bloodshed. It was unparalleled bravery shown by a man who had always sought peace, and for this, the world’s highest prize for peacemakers came seeking him, not the other way around.

“Nobel” sought President Sadat; he never chased it. He presented a historic and rare Egyptian experiment in peace grounded in strength and justice, progressing firmly toward his adversary with an outstretched hand for peace. The world respected and remembered this effort. Until today, we still witness how Sadat overcame all his opponents—those who resisted his pursuit of peace—defeating them both during his life and even from his grave.

He was truly a noble man in morals and achievements. If the English word “Nobel” means “a person of high morals and lofty principles” in Arabic, then President Sadat was truly the president of “Nobel”—a man of great ethics and principles, fighting fiercely for his land and homeland, and undertaking a perilous peace journey for his people, for Arabs, especially Palestinians, and for the whole world. His actions have become an immortal Egyptian experience, inspiring us and guiding us in pursuing nobility and fighting for the truth regardless of the cost or strength of the opposition.

Nowadays, Egypt draws inspiration from this experience, working to revive the values and meanings of nobility in its movements across every front and issue. Only the ungrateful deny Egypt’s, under its wise leadership, great achievements and progress in numerous hot-button areas.

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has exerted—and continues to exert—historic efforts, inspired by the Egyptian model since the glorious October War and the decisions that followed. President Sisi relied on every source of power within the Egyptian state, especially the people and the army, reviving the legacy of both hard and soft power and restoring Egypt’s status that had nearly been lost. Egypt now stands strong and present in every regional and international issue, a pivotal and influential figure in all initiatives and attempts to resolve or tackle any crisis that struck the region or even the world.

President Sisi acted with great nobility and deserved strength on burning issues in the region. He made Egypt a strong presence in the Libyan-Libyan conflict, repeatedly removing the spark of internal clashes and warfare, supporting peaceful democratic pursuits to protect this dear neighbor’s wealth, sovereignty, and decisions. President Sisi also ensured Egypt’s strong presence in the Sudan crisis, welcoming Sudanese brothers fleeing conflict with the spirit of the elder sister and second homeland, while continuing to support Sudan’s efforts to preserve its integrity and safety. Egypt also responded flexibly yet decisively to the intensely heated Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam file, maintaining patience for years and not falling for calls promoting conflict and costly solutions. Egypt remains insistent on reaching a fair, peaceful solution securing Ethiopia’s welfare, while safeguarding Egyptians’ historical rights to Nile waters.

On the paramount issue—the Palestinian cause—Egypt has not been merely a mediator seeking crisis resolution but the cornerstone and tentpole for this matter. Egypt has made, and continues to make, tremendous efforts to defend the most important Arab issue from “liquidation.” Since the outbreak of events on 7 October, Egypt’s stance has been clear, solid, and unwavering. It has provided refuge for the Palestinian brethren and been the shield defending their right to land without displacement, and their legitimate statehood based on UN resolutions, the Arab Initiative, and all international references.

Egypt has exerted and continues to exert great effort on the Gaza crisis, with recent hours crowning these endeavors. The world has witnessed Egypt’s defense of Palestine’s cause, safeguarding the people’s historic rights and forging peace that will spread throughout the region and the world, in partnership with regional and international actors whose efforts and intentions are clear to all. Through this exceptional work, Egypt has regained its regional leadership, achieving a balance between East and West, making Cairo a point of convergence for Washington, Moscow, Ankara, Doha, and Tehran over a single file, and rebuilding global trust in Egypt as a wise and effective mediator capable of managing the region’s tone.

President Sisi has acted with extraordinary nobility in this crisis, inspired by Egypt’s unique peace legacy—pursuing a fair comprehensive peace under which all innocents longing for safety can live without hearing the roar of explosions or aircraft. President Sisi did not seek “show” or applause nor expect thanks or praise.

He continues to make phenomenal efforts with unwavering resolve in every decision and stance, possessing a visionary and noble leadership that has yielded success throughout every stage, felt by all—including adversaries. This man, through all he has given and continues to give, represents me—and I am proud he is my president and proud he is an Egyptian in this way. If I had the authority to bestow honors, I would grant him a thousand Nobels, not just one; he has done all that brings peace and prevents war, safeguarding the nation and its people and securing their dignity and safety in a region constantly ablaze with danger. He is the “Nobel President” in every sense of the word—deserving of this prize, even if, like Sadat, he never sought it. From Sadat to Sisi, there is an Egyptian experience in war and peace that deserves praise and immortality—a legacy showing that Egypt, the state that preceded history, continues to write and shape a unique and civilized history, always supporting peace, security, and humanity, and always opposed to evil, war, destruction, and the exhaustion of peoples.

May God protect the army.

May God protect the nation.