The Cairo International Film Festival has cancelled its 45th edition, due to start soon, due to the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Festival organisers announced the decision on Wednesday in a statement posted on Instagram: "The Minister of Culture, Dr Nevine el-Kelany, has decided to postpone the 45th edition of the Cairo International Film Festival, which was due to take place from 15 to 24 November. The new date of the festival will be determined at a later date."