Solidarity from the artistic community for Hend Sabry after demands for her deportation from Egypt

Tunisian-Egyptian actress Hend Sabry was widely attacked on social media after announcing her support for the "Sumoud" humanitarian convoy heading to Gaza.

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The campaign quickly escalated into demands for her deportation from Egypt and accusations of her patriotism and loyalty, despite her long history of supporting Arab causes and active participation in Egyptian artistic and cultural life.

Artists and critics: What is happening to Hend Sabry is an attempt at moral assassination. Art critic Tarek El-Shennawy was among the first to defend Hind, writing on his Facebook page: "Hind is being subjected to a moral assassination... a fake story and a blatant game." He called on the head of the Actors Syndicate, Ashraf Zaki, to intervene to protect her. Director Yousry Nasrallah likened the campaign to "intellectual terrorism," asserting that Hend Sabry's love for Egypt was unquestionable. Director Amir Ramses expressed his support, saying, "I trust Hend's love for Egypt just as I trust my own love for her," while producer Mohamed El Adl described the criticism as "unacceptable outbidding."

Details of Hend Sabry's stance on the Gaza flotilla The crisis began after Hend Sabry posted a statement on Instagram expressing her support for the "Resilience" convoy, a Tunisian initiative aiming to deliver medical and humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. The convoy was widely welcomed in Tunisian and Arab circles, but Sabry's position was met with opposition from some Egyptian voices, who viewed it as contradictory to the official Egyptian position, despite the absence of any official statement condemning the convoy.

An artist of Hend Sabry's stature...does she need a national certificate? For years, Hend Sabry has been a prominent artistic and humanitarian figure in Egypt. She has participated in major projects and humanitarian activities, and has always been a voice for Arab women and justice. Her support for the Palestinian cause is not new, but this time the controversy was fraught with politics and misunderstandings, leading many to wonder: "Are artists held accountable for their humanitarian conscience? Does an artist of Hend's stature need a degree in patriotism?"