Six Years After His Death, Mohamed Morsi’s Legacy Still Echoes in Gaza and Egypt

Given the current circumstances and the escalating Israeli aggression on Gaza, Egyptians are raising legitimate questions: What if Morsi were alive today? Where would Egypt stand? How would he have responded to this situation?

As Israel continues to bomb Gaza, destroying infrastructure and killing children and women indiscriminately, Egypt’s current president, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, remains silent—or sends subtle messages that appear aligned with the interests of the occupying forces. Sisi has shown no hesitation in negotiating with Israel over disarming the Palestinian resistance, while simultaneously closing the crossings and preventing the entry of humanitarian aid.

Morsi’s Defiant Legacy for Gaza Still Echoes Amid Egypt’s Silence

In contrast, in November 2012, during his presidency, Morsi did not hesitate to take a decisive stance in support of Gaza. He ordered the immediate opening of the Rafah border crossing, summoned the Israeli ambassador, and declared loudly and clearly: “We will not leave Gaza alone.” Cairo managed the negotiations that led to an end to the Israeli assault in record time, positioning Egypt as a genuine supporter of Palestinian rights—far from external pressures or self-serving interests.

Today, Gaza suffers under a suffocating siege, ignored by much of the world, while Sisi stands in defense of positions that do not reflect Egypt’s values or serve the interests of the Palestinian people. Morsi stood tall with honor and courage; Sisi continues to dance to the rhythm of foreign directives, showing no clear stance on the causes of the Arab world.

Morsi died in prison, fasting, his head held high—he did not betray, he did not compromise. His voice—“We will not leave Gaza alone”—continues to resonate in memory. History will carry these words in the records of honor and dignity. In life and in death, Morsi remains a living and haunting “nightmare” to those who seek to bury the truth.