The visionary painter died 50 years ago. He was just 35 and had only put his work on show once. Cairo is displaying his influential and unique pieces, which helped modernize Egyptian and Arabic art.

Egypt has been caught in a dilemma for weeks about opening the Rafah crossing into Gaza

Henry Kissinger will be remembered for his controversial legacy in the Middle East

Ursula von der Leyen's visit to Egypt reflects European fears that the expulsion of 2.3 Palestinians from Gaza would create an unprecedented wave of illegal migrants to Europe across the Mediterranean

There are fears in Egypt that new regional maritime projects will decrease Suez Canal's geostrategic relevance

Egypt has repeatedly rejected any attempt to push Palestinians in Gaza to the Sinai. It will also almost certainly reject taking control over the enclave after the current Israeli assault ends.

Cairo believes that the expulsion of Palestinians in Gaza will be followed by the expulsion of Palestinians from the Israeli-occupied West Bank, along with Palestinian citizens of Israel, to Jordan.

Egyptian officials have been talking to Iran since Israel's war on Gaza began earlier this month and warning of potentially catastrophic consequences for the region should the conflict expand.

Egypt's National Security Council condemned attempts to kill the Palestinian issue at the expense of neighbouring countries and reemphasises the need for a two-state solution

While a mass exodus of Palestinians from Gaza would be a dream for Israel, Egyptians worry this could effectively end the dream of a Palestinian state.