US Pressures Egypt to Accept Trump's Gaza Plan amid Aid Threats

The Trump administration's proposal to take control of Gaza and relocate Palestinians to Egypt and Jordan has placed Egypt in a precarious position regarding its military aid from the U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that the current default plan is Trump's, while Arab nations are urged to formulate an alternative. Reports indicate that the Pentagon has threatened to withhold military aid if Egypt does not comply with the relocation plan, despite Egypt's commitment to a solution that keeps Palestinians on their land. Egyptian officials have publicly rejected the Trump plan and are preparing a comprehensive vision for rebuilding Gaza that respects Palestinian sovereignty. Protests across Egypt are planned to express opposition to the proposal, showcasing the unified stance of various political factions against any forced resettlement. The ongoing diplomatic discussions highlight the tension between U.S. foreign policy and regional stability in the Middle East.