Key Information
Reference code
FIFTY YEARS WAR 4/11
Title
Transcript of interview, 1997, with Zakaria Moheiddin, former Director of Egyptian Intelligence
Date(s)
- 1997 Mar 3 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
40pp
Scope and content
Typescript transcript of filmed interview with Zakaria Moheiddin, Director of Egyptian Intelligence (1954), and politician, describing his involvement in Egyptian forces under siege at Felugia (1948); the development of the July revolution in Egypt, the deposing of Farouk I, King of Egypt 1936-1953, and activities of the Revolutionary Command Council, (1952). Also comments on Egyptian relation with Israel including Jewish sabotage operation in Egypt (Lavon Affair, Unit 131, 1954) and Israeli retaliation attack against Fedayeen in Gaza (1955). 40pp