Many Egyptian intellectuals and religious leaders joined in extolling Khatir and his act. Umar al-Tilmisani, the leader of Muslim Brotherhood, said that "if every Muslim would do what Sulayman did, Israel would no longer exist".
Many Egyptian intellectuals and religious leaders commended Khatir and his action. Umar al-Tilmisani, leader of the Muslim Brotherhood, stated that if every Muslim emulated Sulayman's behavior, Israel would no longer be in existence.