Former Islamic Jihad Figure Says Khairat al-Shater Controlled Brotherhood From Top to Bottom

Nabil Naeem, a former leader in Islamic Jihad, said Khairat al-Shater stood at the top of the Muslim Brotherhood’s internal hierarchy during its political rise and period in power in Egypt.

Naeem described al-Shater as the figure who controlled the organization “from top to bottom,” portraying his authority as extending throughout its ranks.

His remarks focused on the Brotherhood’s internal balance of power, placing al-Shater at the center of its leadership structure during that period.

The brief statement did not provide specific examples of decisions directed by al-Shater or explain how his influence operated within the organization.