The father of the martyr Muhammad Al-Durra welcomes the inclusion of his son’s photo in the Egyptian baccalaureate curriculum

Jamal Al-Durra, the father of the martyr Palestinian child Muhammad Al-Durra, described the inclusion of his son’s picture in the Egyptian Baccalaureate curriculum as a step that carries profound humanitarian dimensions, considering that it embodies the presence of the Palestinian issue in the awareness of the emerging generations.

Speaking to the Egyptian Extra News channel, Al-Durra said that he received the decision with feelings that combine pride and pain, noting that the image of his son, who rose as a martyr in front of the world’s screens on September 30, 2000, has become part of the educational journey of the people of Egypt.

The martyr’s father sent a message to the students of Egypt, in which he called on them not to treat the image of Muhammad al-Durra as a mere historical symbol, saying: “I invite you not to treat the image of Muhammad as a passing historical symbol, but rather conjure through it the human story and the suffering behind every image, and read the events through the eyes of its owners and their tangible experiences.”

Al-Durra stressed that "perpetuating his son's story in school textbooks goes beyond honoring his family, and includes every Palestinian child and martyr, and everyone who believed in the right of the Palestinian cause."

He expressed his gratitude to the leadership and people of Egypt for their continued support for the Palestinian struggle. He also praised the efforts of the Ministry of Education and Minister Mohamed Abdel Latif in consolidating the rights of the Palestinian people in the awareness of students.

Jamal Al-Durra spoke about the global symbolism associated with his son’s features, explaining that it had become an icon of the suffering of the children of Palestine. He also stressed the strength of the ties that unite the Egyptian and Palestinian peoples.

He concluded his statements by saying: “The issue will remain alive in awareness, long live Egypt, and long live Palestine.”