Egypt rejects Trump's plan amid worsening US relations
The President of Egypt, Abdel Fatah el-Sisi, will not travel to the US at Donald Trump's invitation if the talks involve the relocation of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip. According to Reuters, citing sources in Cairo, relations between the countries are reported to be the worst in 30 years.
President Abdel Fatah el-Sisi has decided not to accept the White House invitation if discussions with Donald Trump include the controversial plan to move Palestinians out of the Gaza Strip.
Reuters indicates that this decision arises from Egypt's concerns over potential regional destabilization.
Trump's controversial plan
Trump's plan involves the US taking control of the Gaza Strip and relocating its residents to other countries, including Egypt and Jordan. The proposal has faced strong criticism in the Arab world, with Egypt and Jordan fearing that migration from Gaza could threaten their stability. The Egyptian government has consistently rejected this idea through diplomatic channels.
According to The New Arab, US-Egypt relations are currently at their lowest point in three decades. Trump has threatened to limit aid to Egypt and Jordan if they don't agree to accept Gaza residents.
The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a plan to rebuild the Gaza Strip, aiming to provide Palestinians the opportunity to remain on their lands.
