"Sons of the Land" Sparks Occupation Outrage Ella Waouyah: The series falsifies history

The Egyptian series "Sons of the Land" has sparked the anger of the Israeli Occupation Army, as spokesperson Ella Waouyah described the work as distorting facts and presenting a biased narrative about recent events in Gaza.

In a video posted on her official Facebook page, Waouyah said: "Art is a message when it is pure, but when it deviates, it becomes a tool for brainwashing and falsifying reality." She added that incitement in the series is not limited to slogans or chants, but can also appear through dramatic scenes and fabricated stories that portray the aggressor as a victim and the victim as guilty.

Waouyah continued: "'Sons of the Land' is not just drama, but a historical falsification and deliberate distortion, as the true owners of the land are those who defended their homes and children." She emphasized the necessity of presenting the full truth before accusing any work of incitement, adding: "Let us first look at the October 7 massacre, at the killings, burning, and kidnappings, and ask the simple question: who started and who attacked?"

In response, the series director Peter Mimi posted on his Facebook page a photo of one of the actresses resembling Waouyah, commenting: "Falsifying facts? The videos exist, and victory belongs to every oppressed person."

It is noteworthy that "Sons of the Land" sparked wide controversy since its announcement for Ramadan 2026, due to its focus on the Palestinian right to remain on their land in Gaza, highlighting the violations civilians faced after the events of October 7. The Israeli Broadcasting Authority considered the series to present a one-sided perspective, avoiding a positive portrayal of Israel.

The cast includes Jordanian actor Eyad Nassar, Mena Shalaby, Kamel El Basha, Adam Bakri, Essam El Sakka, Tara Abboud, Sarah Youssef, Eyad Hourani, Diana Rahma, the rising star Yazan Eid, child actor Samir Mohammed, and several other artists and guest stars. The series is written and developed by Amar Sabry, with script and dialogue development by Mohammed Hisham Abiya, and directed by Peter Mimi.