CAIRO’S DOUBLE-DEALING OVER GAZA

When it comes to Israel and Palestine, which side is Egypt on? Cairo says it will join South Africa’s case of g*n*cide against Tel Aviv at the International Court of Justice. But at the same time, pro-Palestinian protesters have faced a crackdown in the North African country. According to the Egyptian Network for Human Rights, dozens of citizens have been detained. On top of that, Gazans seeking refuge in Egypt are reportedly being charged $5,000 dollars to cross the border.

Ahmed Gonheim looks at the duplicitous stance of Israel’s neighbour.