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