Abd Rab el-Nabi

Abd Rab el-Nabi
Born	1930 Cairo, Egypt
Died	2022 (aged 91–92) Egypt
Allegiance	Egypt
Service / branch	Egyptian Army
Years of service	1950–1983
Unit	Intelligence and Reconnaissance 2nd Infantry Division
Commands	Chief of Staff (1981–1983)
Battles / wars	Six-Day War War of Attrition October 1973 War North Yemen Civil War

Abd Rab el-Nabi Hafez (1930 – March 23, 2022) was an Egyptian military officer known for his role in conflicts in the Middle East, June 1967 War, the War of Attrition, and the October 1973 War.^[1] He served as the 11th chief of staff of the Egyptian Armed Forces from 1981 to 1983.^[2]

Born in 1930 Cairo, Egypt, he obtained a bachelor degree in military science from the Military College. Throughout his career, he assumed several positions, including director of the Infantry School, secretary general of the Ministry of Defense, deputy director of the Intelligence and Reconnaissance, and commander of the 2nd Infantry Division at the Second Army.^[3]

Biography

El-Nabi's military participated in several conflicts throughout his military career, including in the June War, 1967 Arab–Israeli War. Following this, he commanded 16th Infantry Division of the Second Army during the October War in 1973.^[4] He was actively involved in the War of Attrition (1969-1973), a prolonged conflict aimed at wearing down Israeli forces through strategic engagements along the Suez Canal.^[1]

He participated in the October 1973 War, also known as the Yom Kippur War between Egyptian and Israeli forces in the Sinai Peninsula. El-Nabi played a central role in planning and executing military operations that temporarily shifted the strategic balance in the region.^[1]

In 1981, El-Nabi was appointed chief of staff of the Egyptian Armed Forces. During his tenure, he focused on modernizing the military, including operational capabilities. El-Nabi served in this capacity until 1983.^[1]

After retiring from active duty, he remained engaged with military affairs and national defense strategies.^[1]

Abd Rab el-Nabi Hafez died on March 23, 2022.^[4]

References

1. "President Sisi attends military funeral of 2 former Egyptian Armed Forces commanders, war heroes". EgyptToday. 23 Mar 2022. Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.
2. "Former Chiefs of Staff". الموقع الرسمي لوزارة الدفاع. 29 Nov 2021. Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.
3. الزاهد, ريم (22 Oct 2019). "تعرف على صاحب معركة «الدبابات الكبرى».. الفريق «عبد رب النبي حافظ»". بوابة اخبار اليوم (in Arabic). Archived from the original on 1 Jan 2020. Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.
4. "Sisi honors Lt. General Hafez, Field Marshal Tantawi over their bravery during October War". sis.gov.eg. 27 Sep 2024. Archived from the original on 27 Sep 2024. Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.