Egypt is under pressure to open the only exit from Gaza not under Israeli control. Amira Howeidy examines the legalities and symbolism of the Rafah border crossing

As the aggression on Gaza intensifies, Cairo -- for right or wrong -- has come under fire for its crisis management. But can the recent Egyptian-French initiative limit the damage, asks Dina Ezzat

Reem Leila reports on the wave of protests in solidarity with Gaza

When Arab parliamentarians met in Cairo on Sunday to discuss Israel's attacks on Cairo the result, writes Gamal Essam El-Din, was a predictable hurling of abuse