In conjunction with the tensions experienced in the Middle East, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi delivered a speech in which he affirmed that “the Egyptian army is capable of doing the impossible.”
Al-Sisi said, in a speech on the occasion of the 51st anniversary of the Egyptian army’s victory in the October War in 1973: “Our celebration this year of the anniversary of the glorious October victory comes in very delicate circumstances in the history of our region, which is rife with escalating bloody events.”
The Egyptian “Akhbar Al-Youm” portal quoted Al-Sisi as saying: “The regional escalation comes amid an atmosphere of anticipation at the international level and reminds us of what the Egyptians have achieved in order to build our armed forces to preserve the safety of this dear homeland.”
The Egyptian President praised what Egypt achieved in the October War, stressing that “it will forever remain a witness to the strength and will of the Egyptian people, the efficiency of its armed forces, and the ability of the Egyptians to plan carefully and implement it.” He continued: “The October victory reminds everyone that this nation, with the cohesion of its people, its leadership, and its army, is capable of Do the impossible, no matter how great it is.”
Al-Sisi stressed that “the spirit of October is hidden in the essence of the Egyptian people and their authentic nature is evident in times of adversity,” pointing out that “the month of October every year comes carrying with it the breezes of victory and glory.”
Today, Sunday, is the 51st anniversary of the war of October 6, 1973, which the Egyptian army fought against the Israeli army, and the current rankings of the world’s armies indicate that the Egyptian army ranks third in the Middle East after Turkey and Iran, respectively, superior to the Israeli army, which It comes in stage No. 17 in the world and No. 4 in the Middle East.
According to the American “Global Firepower” website, “The number of Egyptian army soldiers is estimated at 1,220,000, including 440,000 active forces, 480,000 reserve forces, and 300,000 paramilitary forces. The Egyptian defense budget is estimated at 4.3 billion dollars, and the Egyptian Air Force is also classified in the… It is ranked first in the Middle East and ranked eighth in the world, and includes 1,800 military aircraft.
Last updated: October 6, 2024 – 18:57
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