Mohammed Helmy
| Mohammed Helmy | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Mohammed Helmy 1901 |
| Died | 1982 (aged 80–81) |
| Nationality | Egyptian |
| Occupation | Physician |
| Employer | Robert Koch Institute |
| Known for | Saving lives of Jews during World War II |
| Home town | Khartoum, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan |
| Religion | Islam |
| Spouse(s) | Emmi |
| Awards | Righteous Among the Nations |
Dr Mohammed Helmy (Arabic: محمد حلمي, Hebrew: מוחמד חילמי) was an Egyptian doctor who saved several Jews from Nazi persecution in Berlin during the Holocaust. He has been recognized as Righteous Among the Nations by Yad Vashem.[1] He was the first Arab to be recognized as such.[2] Relatives of Helmy were sought by Yad Vashem to present them with the honour awarded to Helmy; they were, however, not interested in accepting the award, citing hostile relations between Israel and Egypt.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ "Rescued by an Egyptian in Berlin". Yad Vashem. Retrieved 18 April 2014.
- ↑ "Yad Vashem names Egyptian first Arab Righteous Among the Nations". Haaretz. 30 September 2013. Retrieved 8 May 2014.
- ↑ "Family of WW2 Arab hero reject Israeli honor". i24 News. 20 October 2013. Retrieved 8 May 2014.
External links
- Mohammed Helmy at Yad Vashem website
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