The Passover is one of my most favorite holidays in all religions. It is very linked to Egypt, and thus, my Jewish friends and I (an Egyptian) used to use it as an excuse to make jokes about our friendship. A close friend, every time I told him “Happy Passover,” he responded “Sorry we left you behind (meaning in Egypt).” This year, it is not a joke anymore. My friend, alongside other great humans, had to intervene a few months ago to get me out of my very own Egypt, a few hours before I was doomed to be killed or imprisoned in reprisal for my political opinion in support of Israel’s war on Hamas’ terrorism. Daring to condemn the October 7 attacks on Israeli civilians stirred credible death threats and state-sponsored persecution against me. On my way out of Egypt, I walked over the footsteps of pain and agony that were previously felt by the Jews who accompanied Moses across the Red Sea and the Jews who were forced later in the 1950s-60s to leave their homelands in Egypt and other Arab countries. Like them, I did not want to leave my homeland, which is now being occupied by extremists and Jew-haters. Like them, I had to suffer the bitter loss of my house, my work, my friends, and my family in a matter of few hours. Like them, I did not choose to leave Egypt, but I was forced to leave, not only out of fear of persecution but also in pursuit of freedom. Like them, I know I may never see Egypt again in my whole life, but my fond memories there will always remain in my heart and mind. Like the Jews who were forced to leave Egypt on different occasions in history, I know that I will soon recover from the pain of loss and thrive in life. I know that those who targeted me because of my stance in support of the truth will be defeated and humiliated. Like the Jews, I believe in the value of life, and I know I can make our world a better place. #Passover #ısrael #Hamas #Gaza #EarthDay #Egypt #Jew #اليهود #مصر #حماس #إسرائيل #غزة
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