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By Botty Snyder

Updated 18 March 2023

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Egyptian lieutenant general

Ibrahim El-Orabi is ...

Dead

Born	20 May 1931 in Gharbia Governorate
Died	18 September 2019 in Cairo
Age	88 years, 4 months

Sex or gender	male
Country of citizenship	Egypt
Occupation	military personnel
Position held	Chief of the General Staff of Egypt
Awards	Order of the Republic
Educated at	M.V. Frunze Military Academy and Egyptian Military Academy

About Ibrahim El-Orabi

Ibrahim El-Orabi is a name that may not be familiar to many, but his impact on Egypt's military and political history is undeniable. Born on May 20, 1931, El-Orabi rose through the ranks of the Egyptian Armed Forces to become a Lieutenant General and a key player in the country's political landscape.

El-Orabi's military career began in the 1950s, when he joined the Egyptian Military Academy. He quickly distinguished himself as a talented officer, and was soon promoted to the rank of Major. Over the next few decades, El-Orabi held a variety of positions within the military, including serving as the commander of the Egyptian Air Defense Forces and the Chief of Staff of the Egyptian Armed Forces.

But it was during the 1970s that El-Orabi's career took a dramatic turn. In 1971, he was appointed as the Minister of Defense by President Anwar Sadat. El-Orabi played a key role in the 1973 Yom Kippur War, which saw Egypt and Syria launch a surprise attack on Israel. Despite initial setbacks, the Egyptian military was ultimately able to achieve a strategic victory, and El-Orabi was hailed as a hero.

El-Orabi's political career continued to flourish in the years that followed. He served as a member of the Egyptian parliament, and was appointed as the Vice President of Egypt in 1981. However, his time in office was cut short when President Sadat was assassinated later that year.

Despite his many accomplishments, El-Orabi's legacy is not without controversy. Some have criticized his role in the 1973 war, arguing that his aggressive tactics led to unnecessary casualties. Others have accused him of being complicit in the human rights abuses that occurred during the Sadat and Mubarak regimes.

Regardless of these criticisms, there is no denying that Ibrahim El-Orabi played a significant role in shaping Egypt's military and political history. His legacy continues to be felt in the country to this day.

References:

- "Ibrahim El-Orabi." Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ibrahim-al-Orabi

- "Lieutenant General Ibrahim El-Orabi." Egypt State Information Service. http://www.sis.gov.eg/En/Templates/Articles/tmpArticles.aspx?ArtID=1392#.X2b1wGhKjIU