Egyptian sues to strip nationality of MB leader because of remarks about Jews

Last December, Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood leader Essam el-Erian suggested that when Israel is destroyed, Egyptian Jews should be allowed to return to Egypt.

Ever since then he has come under withering criticism from antisemitic Egyptians and other Arabs, of all political stripes, who are twisting his words to make it sound like he is a Jew-lover. Even this month the was criticized for his statement in the war of words between Egypt and the UAE.

Now, an Egyptian has brought a lawsuit to strip Erian of his Egyptian citizenship based not only on his record with the Brotherhood but also because of his statement about Jews. The suit states that his statement alone should be enough to strip his citizenship, by indicating that he would welcome the usurping Jews. This indicates, the suit says, that Erian has no pride in his land.