A Day When Our Army Returned Egyptians to the World

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In just six years - a brief moment in the span of time between 67 and 73 - a bitter battle known as the "War of Attrition" took place, which exhausted the enemy and taught them harsh lessons; starting with the sinking of the Egyptian destroyer "Eilat", establishing the foundations of popular resistance in collaboration with the heroic sons and Bedouins of Sinai, and culminating in steadfastness against the brutal attacks targeting civilians in the Al-Baqour massacre. The victory of October, in its essence, is a declaration of the birth of a national military institution that protects the homeland and the region, comprising high-caliber officers and soldiers, relying on the latest sciences and technologies and diversifying weaponry, to remain a shield and sword that protects the land and waters and supports construction and development. If the Egyptians are to advance today, it is because the army is their guardian, standing watch against anyone attempting to infringe upon their freedom or pushing them once again to fall prey to foreign powers or any hostile forces. We learned the meaning of strength when we were defeated, and we made what happened a swift motivation for us to cross the canal and liberate Sinai, asserting our presence in a difficult world that respects only the strong. The story of modern Egypt changed between 67 and 73; the transformations that continue daily thanks to national leadership impose progress, do not allow for defeat or disintegration, and do not accept centers of power, militias, or interference in internal affairs. The period after 2011 was another significant test, and I was completely certain that the army, which refused defeat and achieved victory in 73, would not accept that Egypt be ruled by religious currents or militias dictating their laws from abroad; rather, they would take Egypt once again to see the sun and light, protect its people, and create for them a new history in the contemporary world. And because the survival of nations and the creation of their future can only be achieved through a will that protects them, the memory will remain a renewal of the covenant, that we walk behind our armed forces with confident steps, to build a proud present and ensure a bright future that matches the greatness of the Egyptian people and the sacrifices of its noble martyrs. On this day, we remember the heroes of the war and its noble martyrs, and all those who refused defeat and made victory. Every year, may Egypt and its proud people be well, elevated, and victorious.