Egyptian General Says He Learned of October War Crossing Just Two Hours Beforehand

Major General Mohamed Tharwat El-Nosairy, a veteran of the October War, said he was informed of the timing of the war and the crossing operation only two hours before they began.

El-Nosairy, an adviser at the Military Academy for Postgraduate and Strategic Studies, recalled the short notice he received ahead of the operation.

Reflecting on the conflict’s significance, he described the October victory as a major turning point in Egypt’s history.

He stressed that the war’s achievements extended beyond the battlefield, shaping the course of the Egyptian state and its future.