Amin Howeidi

Amin Hamid Howeidi (; 22 September 1921 – 31 October 2009) was an Egyptian military leader, author and minister of war under Nasser's rule.

Early life and education Howeidi was born in Munufiya on 22 September 1921. He attended the Egyptian Military Academy and graduated in 1940. Then he began to hold public posts in 1956 when he was appointed minister of guidance. His other offices included ambassador to Morocco (1962–1963), ambassador to Iraq (1963–1965), His term as minister of war began on 22 July 1967, succeeding Shams Badran in the post. Howeidi's term ended on 24 February 1968, Howeidi served as director of general intelligence from 1967 to 1970. He died on 31 October 2009 at the age of 88. 50 Years of Storms: Telling What I saw and The 1967 War: The Secrets and Mysteries. His commentaries were also published in the Al Ahali newspaper.

Howeidi was optimistic about Arab-Israeli conflict and believed that the Clinton administration was sincere in its efforts to solve the conflict.