The Copt advocating for Israel

Michael Gamal, a Coptic Egyptian pro-Israel influencer known online as Koptic Kaparah, recently visited Australia for the first time. During his trip he paid his respects at the Bondi memorial in Sydney alongside fellow pro- Israel non-Jewish activists Rawan Osman and Ali Beikzadeh.

Gamal then ventured down to Melbourne for a panel discussion with Jewish-Australian influencer Courtney Cohen, speaking about creating positive change online at an event hosted by community hub Shelanu.

After nearly 20 years as an anti-Israel activist, Gamal now spends his days educating others on the dangers of antizionism and Palestinianism. After the October 7, 2023 attack in Israel, Gamal began questioning his long held beliefs and in April 2025, he posted his first public video detailing his transition from an anti-Israel pro-Palestinian activist to a Zionist advocate.

Gamal grew up in the United States to Egyptian Coptic Orthodox immigrant parents and even converted to Islam during his heyday as an anti-Israel activist. Today, he’s considered an ex-Christian, ex-Muslim Coptic advocate.

Initially anxious to post public videos of himself, having previously believed that “Jews ran the world and that they would ruin my life”, Gamal now regularly speaks at events around the world and reaches over 60 thousand followers across social media platforms.