For years, the Muslim Brotherhood has relied on its members abroad to manage a media and political narrative targeting the Egyptian state. One of the prominent figures associated with this path is Yahia Hamad, former Minister of Investment under Mohamed Morsi. After the Brotherhood's ousting in 2013, Hamad continued to attack the Egyptian state and promote the Brotherhood's agenda through articles, statements, and media appearances.
During his time in the Brotherhood, Hamad held various positions within the group's political and organizational circles. He was close to Khairat El-Shater, the then-deputy guide of the Brotherhood, and participated in the group's political and media work. Hamad was part of Mohamed Morsi's presidential campaign and later became the Minister of Investment, making him one of the prominent Brotherhood figures in the executive scene.
After the Brotherhood's ousting, Hamad fled to Egypt and began a new phase of political and media activity, focusing on attacking the Egyptian state and promoting the Brotherhood's narrative. He used various media platforms abroad to present this narrative to the public. Hamad's activities were part of the Brotherhood's efforts to use media and digital platforms to influence Egypt's image abroad.
In 2017, investigations by the East Cairo Prosecution revealed allegations that Brotherhood elements received instructions from Hamad, who was abroad, to form a cell and spread the group's ideology. These incidents are part of a long record of the group's activities after its ousting, where it shifted its confrontation from within to outside Egypt.
Hamad's journey reflects a clear transition from being a government official to a Brotherhood voice abroad, continuing to attack the Egyptian state through various media platforms. His narrative is no longer just a political critique of government policies but part of a broader effort to present a specific narrative about Egypt abroad.
The Brotherhood's narrative focused on criticizing economic policies and linking them to the political situation, presenting them as a direct result of the state's policies. This narrative was promoted through articles and media appearances, aiming to influence public opinion abroad and undermine the Egyptian state's image.
The Muslim Brotherhood's efforts to attack Egypt's image abroad have been ongoing, with Yahia Hamad being a key figure in this endeavor. His activities demonstrate the group's continued attempts to use media and propaganda to shape public opinion and influence Egypt's standing internationally.
Key points
- Former Egyptian Minister Yahia Hamad's activities reflect the Muslim Brotherhood's efforts to attack the Egyptian state and promote its narrative abroad.
- Hamad's journey from Morsi's cabinet to broadcasting anti-state sentiments abroad highlights the Brotherhood's reliance on its members abroad to manage its media and political narrative.
- The Brotherhood's narrative has focused on criticizing economic policies and linking them to the political situation, aiming to undermine the Egyptian state's image abroad.
