Egypt’s Media Minister Highlights Shift in Violence Tactics Post-30 June

In a recent interview, egypts-media-minister-warns-of-potential-israeli-assassinations-in-iran/">Diaa Rashwan, Egypt’s Minister of State for Information, discussed the significant transformation in the nature of violence associated with the Muslim Brotherhood following the events of June 30. He noted that between 1954 and 1965, there was no overt terrorist activity from the Brotherhood, as the organization operated clandestinely to rebuild itself after the imprisonment of prominent member Sayyid Qutb.

During his conversation with journalist Samir Omar on Cairo News, Rashwan emphasized that the post-30 June era marked a stark departure from previous periods. He pointed out that there was a notable increase in violent actions after the Brotherhood’s decline, effectively closing off any potential for dialogue with the group. According to him, the Brotherhood has fragmented into various networks across multiple countries rather than existing as a unified entity.

Rashwan concluded by highlighting the extensive security confrontations and losses experienced during this period. He affirmed that Egypt faced a broadly extended armed organization, reflecting the significant threat posed to the state at that time.