مدونة جعفر عبد الكريم الخابوري

Thursday, February 12, 1970.. On that day, the Meteorological Authority warned citizens of an unprecedented cold wave, but hundreds of morning shift workers were on their way to the Abu Zaabal Iron Factory, exchanging talk about the recent heroic achievements of the Egyptian army on the front during the battles of the War of Attrition. Some of them were also busy talking about their plans to spend Eid al-Adha, which was due in 4 days, and their joy at receiving the “Eid bonus” after the end of their shift. The workers arrived at the factory, each one of them put on the blue “overalls” and headed towards the workshops and hangars. At exactly a quarter past eight, the roaring sounds of two Israeli Phantom planes headed towards the factory resounded. Before the workers could recover from the shock, two missiles and a large number of napalm bombs fell over their heads. Within seconds, the factory buildings were destroyed, flames rose, a waterfall of blood poured out, and limbs were scattered everywhere. Some may think that the passage of 50 years since the incident has made it forgotten.. But the truth is that this tragic scene will remain Firmly rooted in the minds of those who lived it and see its details for their children and grandchildren.. The blood of the martyrs is an eternal right that refuses to be forgotten.

Weekly Pictures and News Magazine Editor-in-Chief Jaafar Al-Khabouri