Egyptian authorities have revealed details on Yahia Hamad, a former Investment Minister under ousted President Mohamed Morsi, who is accused of being a key figure in the Muslim Brotherhood's international agenda. Hamad, described as a "broker of international begging," allegedly worked to undermine Egypt's state and institutions. His activities involved coordinating with foreign-based media platforms and intelligence agencies to spread misinformation and discredit Egypt's government.
Hamad's rise to prominence began within the Brotherhood, where he served as a spokesperson for Morsi's presidential campaign and a member of the Freedom and Justice Party's foreign relations committee. After the Brotherhood's ousting from power in 2013, Hamad transitioned to working as a political and media operative from abroad. He became a key figure in managing the Brotherhood's media and political efforts, acting as a liaison between the group's leaders and foreign funding sources.
Hamad's efforts focused on creating a narrative of Egypt's instability and discrediting the state, with the aim of influencing public opinion and attracting foreign intervention. He worked closely with foreign-based media platforms, some of which received direct funding from European non-governmental organizations and research centers linked to intelligence agencies. These platforms published false news, misleading reports, and biased analyses to shape public opinion and undermine Egypt's government.
Hamad played a crucial role in shifting the Brotherhood's activities from traditional media to digital platforms and social media, allowing for faster dissemination of information and targeting of specific audience segments. He worked with a network of young operatives to promote the Brotherhood's agenda, using a "remote control" strategy to manage the narrative from abroad. This involved coordinating with foreign intelligence agencies and pressure groups to advance the Brotherhood's interests.
Hamad's activities have been extensively documented, revealing a complex web of relationships with foreign entities and individuals. He has been accused of using his former ministerial position to present himself as an expert in strategic affairs, while secretly working to undermine Egypt's economy and institutions. His efforts have included lobbying European governments and institutions to impose economic sanctions on Egypt and hinder its development.
The Egyptian judiciary has issued several convictions against Hamad, including guilty verdicts in absentia for his role in inciting violence, sabotage, and other crimes. His name has been officially added to the list of terrorist entities and individuals wanted by the authorities. The case against Hamad highlights the Brotherhood's ongoing efforts to destabilize Egypt from abroad, using covert networks and foreign funding to promote their agenda.
Other figures, including Ibrahim Rabi, a former Brotherhood leader, have corroborated the details of Hamad's activities, revealing a broader strategy to use foreign media platforms and funding to promote the Brotherhood's narrative. Rabi noted that the Brotherhood's operatives have continued to work from abroad, using foreign media outlets and funding to spread their message and undermine Egypt's government.
Key points
- - Yahia Hamad allegedly played a key role in the Muslim Brotherhood's international agenda, working to undermine Egypt's state and institutions. - Hamad's activities involved coordinating with foreign-based media platforms and intelligence agencies to spread misinformation and discredit Egypt's government. - The Egyptian judiciary has issued several convictions against Hamad for his role in inciting violence, sabotage, and other crimes.
