The Egyptian newspaper "Veto" reported that MP Ibrahim Abu Sha'ira, a member of the Suggestions and Complaints Committee in the Egyptian Parliament and representative for North Sinai, recently published a vague obituary statement. The statement regarding the death of Ibrahim Al-Arjani sparked controversy regarding the nature of the death, particularly as Abu Sha'ira stated in the obituary: "We consider him among the martyrs" without revealing the cause of death, which led some to interpret the incident in various ways, including fantastical scenarios.
According to "Veto," the situation began at Sheikh Zoueid Hospital, which received 18-year-old Yusuf Abdel-Monem, who had sustained lacerations in several areas of his body. Medical staff attempted to provide first aid, but their efforts failed as the young man passed away shortly after arriving at the hospital. Initial reports obtained by the hospital management from Yusuf's companions indicated that his injuries occurred while he was working in the Al-Hosaynat area of Sheikh Zoueid and that he was rushed to the hospital for necessary treatment. Authorities were notified to investigate the reasons for his death.
Upon receiving the report, security agencies in Sheikh Zoueid moved to the scene of the incident to examine the site and uncover the true reasons for the death of the young man, who belonged to the Tarabin tribe and was later found to be the son of the nephew of the head of the Arab Tribes Union.
While some attempted to exploit the situation and provide untrue explanations for the cause of death, an informed source confirmed that the death of Al-Arjani's nephew was due to natural causes resulting from the explosion of a landmine in an area close to his workplace, and that there were no indications of foul play. The source explained that there are areas in Sheikh Zoueid containing remnants of landmines dating back to World War II and the wars between Egypt and Israel, noting that with natural erosion occurring over the years, the locations of these mines can change, making it difficult to accurately pinpoint them.
