Egypt’s 21st-century plagues
By Khaled Diab While the Egyptian regime battles for its survival, Egypt itself may not survive as a viable state,
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Hypocrisy and the Holy Land
In their reactions to Donald Trump’s hypocritical Jerusalem declaration, many Arab and Muslims leaders have exhibited their own grotesque double standards.
Read moreFrom Gaza’s sinking boat to the Tahini Sea
Gazans Amer and Saleh felt “condemned to failure”, so they decided to escape to Europe. Sadly, their aborted endeavour ended in narrowly averted death.
Read moreOne year on: Gazans feel the pain of being abandoned by Egypt
Although the Israeli siege of Gaza hurts more materially, the Egyptian blockade is more painful emotionally. It is also counterproductive.
Read moreIsrael and Egypt’s insane alliance against Gaza
Despite Egypt’s mediating role, it is no impartial broker on Gaza. It shares Israel’s view that Hamas can be crushed and suffocated into submission.
Read moreArab leaders as human shields in Gaza
In order bring a halt to the multiplying human tragedy in Gaza, the Arab League should convene an emergency summit there.
Read moreEgypt, Israel and Palestine: towards the promised land of peace?
It is high time for Israelis and Palestinians – with grassroots support from Egyptians – to unlock their latent people’s power and forge a popular peace.
Read morePeople of the border
Rafah, a city divided between Gaza and Egypt, and between war and peace, prays for the opening of the border crossing.
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