Egypt defies Trump: Tensions rise over Gaza relocation plan
The President of Egypt, Abdel Fatah el-Sisi, will not travel to the US at Donald Trump's invitation if the talks are to concern the relocation of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip. Relations between the countries are the worst they have been in 30 years, reports Reuters, citing sources in Cairo.
The President of Egypt, Abdel Fatah el-Sisi, has decided not to accept the invitation to the White House if the discussions with Donald Trump are set to involve the controversial plan to relocate Palestinians from the Gaza Strip.
According to Reuters, this decision arises from Egypt's fears of regional destabilisation.
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 been met with strong criticism in the Arab world, with Egypt and Jordan fearing that migration from Gaza could threaten their stability. Egyptian diplomacy has repeatedly rejected this idea.
According to The New Arab, relations between the US and Egypt are currently the worst 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 the presentation of a plan to rebuild the Gaza Strip, which aims to provide Palestinians with the opportunity to remain on their land.
