January 25 revolution

Rafah crossing with Egypt still a prison gate for many Palestinians in Gaza

Rami Almeghari
Gaza Strip
7 December 2012

While attempting to reach Egypt with his wife’s medical records, EI’s Rami Almeghari found the way barred.

Interview: rapper Sphinx on why Egypt uprising had a hip-hop soundtrack

Alexander Billet
24 January 2012
Hesham Alofoq (aka Sphinx) of the Egyptian hip-hop group Arabian Knightz speaks to The Electronic Intifada about the history of hip-hop in Egypt and the Middle East, the future of the Egyptian uprising, and the role that music plays in the revolt.

Oroub al-Abed on "The Invisible Community: Egypt's Palestinians"

While Egypt has played an important role in the fate of the Palestinian national movement, little attention has been paid to Palestinians in Egypt. In a new policy brief from Al-Shabaka: the Palestinian Policy Network, Oroub el-Abed gives an overview of the experience of Palestinians in Egypt and where they stand today.

Frustrations rise as Rafah crossing closed again

Mohammed Omer
Rafah
9 June 2011
Many hoping to find free movement between Egypt and Gaza have found the border gates at the Rafah crossing closed. Egyptian officials closed the gates on Saturday, according to Palestinian officials.
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