“Abdul El-Sayed: The Gerry Adams of the Muslim Brotherhood”

Key points

• The piece compares Abdul El-Sayed to Gerry Adams in terms of ties to Islamist movements.
• It notes El-Sayed’s sister’s family involvement with the Brotherhood's Egyptian branch.
• In 2012, El-Sayed co-signed a letter urging Morsi to purge media and police.
• The author argues the Brotherhood’s Western strategy is to influence institutions rather than rely on jihad.
• The article cites designations of the Brotherhood as terrorism-linked by various countries.