The Egyptian government, a close ally of the US in the Middle East, last week sent its forces to assault protesters and even judges, writes Simon Assaf

Egyptian security forces last week seized leading members of the Kifaya movement – Enough in Arabic – during an attack on a sit-in held in support of a protest by 80 judges in the capital, Cairo.

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 Simon Assaf and photographer Guy Smallman were among the first to reach the border town of Aita al-Shaab after the "Israelis" withdrew. They spoke to fighters and locals about their month long battle to defend the town.
By Simon Assaf
The road to Aita al-Shaab is littered with victims of the brutal power of "Israeli" military might. For mile after mile, houses are in ruins and the s..