Egyptian actress Aya Samaha appeared before the Disciplinary Committee of the Actors’ Syndicate on Tuesday evening, following a dispute between her and veteran actress Moshira Ismail, sparked by a controversial post Samaha shared on social media.

During the session, Samaha admitted her mistake toward Ismail, expressed her deep respect for the veteran actress’s long-standing artistic career, and affirmed her full compliance with any decision the syndicate may issue.

Ashraf Zaki, head of the Actors’ Syndicate, confirmed that investigations are still ongoing and that the session will resume within the next two days to reach a final decision, in accordance with the syndicate's regulations and its commitment to upholding the dignity of its members.

Aya Samaha's Controversial Attack on Moshira IsmailThe controversy began when Samaha criticized Moshira Ismail in a Facebook post, after the latter filed a complaint against the presence of a veterinary clinic in her residential building. The complaint led authorities to take legal action against the clinic.

Shortly afterward, Samaha issued a public apology on her official account, stating:“I apologize to the esteemed actress Moshira Ismail for my impulsive and inappropriate reaction. I have great respect and appreciation for her, and I never intended to offend her in any way.”

She explained that her reaction came under psychological pressure following the closure and sealing of the veterinary clinic, which left sick animals trapped inside and prevented veterinarians from helping them. She stressed that her explanation was not an excuse but a clarification, coupled with a sincere apology to Ismail and her family, urging people to show compassion toward animals and focus on resolving the root issue.

Moshira Ismail: “We Live in an Era of Order”In response, Moshira Ismail explained that she turned to official authorities after discovering a dog hospital operating inside her residential building, which is not designated for commercial use. She stated that she had contacted the Cabinet, Cairo Governorate, and the Heliopolis district office over a month ago to protect residents’ rights.“This is a time of order,” she said. “No one has the right to violate the rights of residents.”