Gaza plans put Egypt-US relations to tough test happymamay

In the bustling heart of Cairo, the cafes are filled with Ghazan who managed to escape at the beginning of the devastating war of Israel on Hamas. Although they found safety, they are still concerned about their loved ones at home.

In the past few days here, Egyptian intelligence officials are meeting with Hamas leaders to support the ceasefire. Tens of millions of Egyptians – Control of continuous news updates – they already feel the intimate participation of their country in the war in Gaza.

But now – with President Trump’s sudden vision after the war, which suggests the displacement of two million Palestinians to a “plot of land” in Egypt and Jordan, so that the United States can take over the region – they fear an existential threat.

The Egyptians who flow to Friday prayers say that Trump’s idea needs a realistic examination.

“We will move the Battlefront battle from their land to our country!” Abd, a civil engineer, says. “The Israeli army and the Palestinian resistance are eternal enemies and there is no peace between them. This means that we give Israel an excuse to attack them on our land in the name of self -defense.”

Others emphasize how the idea of ​​a permanent displacement of Ghazan will be the liquidation of the Palestinian pursuit of the state. But they say, it will also generate extremism and cause instability in Egypt.

In an attempt to convey a similar message, the President of Egypt, Abdel Fahia Al -Sisi, made a diplomatic raid behind the scenes. He faces one of the most difficult moments in his rule, which can reset the relations with his country’s main western ally.

Egypt is attached to the threat of the peace treaty with neighboring Israel – which has long been seen as the cornerstone of American stability and influence in the Middle East.

Since Washington mediated in the 1979 deal, Cairo has witnessed as a close ally. Egypt was constantly one of the largest beneficiaries of American military aid, and agreed as part of the treaty. Last year, $ 1.3 billion was allocated to military aid.

However, in the influencing night talk shows in Egypt, commentators express strong criticism. Ahmed Moussa, a famous host on a private television channel on a private television channel, said that American military aid “does not constitute any value to Egypt.” He insisted on rejecting the Egyptians “pressure” or “blackmail”.

The leader of Egypt chooses a different approach to the King of Jordan Abdullah II, who recently met Trump in the White House. There, Abdullah adopted a tone and promised the children of Ghazan sick, while he did not give the idea of ​​resettlement in Ghazan.

Egyptian reports indicate that SISI refuses to visit Washington during the displacement of the agenda, although the United States does not keep any trip.

Egypt’s economy was an obstacle in the Gaza war. She says she lost $ 8 billion in the Suez Canal revenue due to the Yemeni Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea, which began in response to the Gaza attack in Israeli Gaza.

Hope now is that by setting its “main plan” to rebuild Gaza, Egypt can avoid the massive displacement of the Palestinians and enhance its economy.

The Egyptian real estate pole, HIATATATAFA – was close to SISI – on TV, which prompted a proposal worth $ 20 billion (16 billion pounds; 19 billion euros) to build 200,000 homes in Gaza in just three years, without the movements of the Palestinians.

Professor Mustafa Camille Al -Sayed of Cairo University says: “I do not think it will be impossible for the Egyptians to find safe areas for the Palestinians to move there while rebuilding a portion of Gaza,” says Professor Mustafa Camille Al -Sayed of Cairo University.

He adds that “innovative ideas”, including one in order to use rubble to use as construction materials in reconstruction.

Speaking before the Middle East trip, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio admitted that the Arab countries “do not like” the Trump plan of Gaza. “Now, if someone has a better plan – and we hope he would do it,” it’s time now to present it. “

Some Arab leaders are scheduled to meet soon in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where Egypt calls for an Arab summit to discuss an alternative “comprehensive vision” for Gaza in Cairo on February 27.

The proposals are believed to include a Gulf -led fund to help obtain a huge draft law for reconstruction, and a Hamas deal. Israel and the United States have made clear that the Palestinian armed group, which has ruled Gaza since 2007, should not have a future role.

The idea of ​​Egypt includes training a new security force and identifying Palestinian technocrats – they do not belong to any political faction – which will be responsible for early recovery projects.

However, reaching an agreement that satisfies the militant government of Israel will be a challenge.

Former US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, the world powers and the United Nations plays a temporary role in Gaza, until the Palestinian Authority, which governs parts of the occupied West Bank, will be responsible. But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought to prevent the Palestinian Authority’s involvement, as part of his opposition to the Palestinian state.

Egypt, along with other Arab countries, has been committed to international formula for a long time for peace, a two -state solution that depicts an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that it wants to work with President Trump “to achieve a comprehensive and fair peace in the region by reaching a fair settlement of the Palestinian issue.”

Returning outside the mosque in Cairo, the worshipers quietly indicate how their country should try to avoid the disturbing repetition of history.

Egypt already says it hosts more than 100,000 Ghazan. With the idea of ​​taking a lot, some feel anxious that their country becomes a base of Hamas – an ideological branch of the banner of the banned Muslims in the country – which, as they argue, can be strengthened, which raises home turmoil.

Ultimately, there is strong support for Egypt to take a strong position and stand up to the United States.

“Life gets more difficult for us with the number of refugees we already got. Imagine if we were taking more!” A store owner chanted, he did not want to give his name.

“The Palestinians need to live on their land and we do not have. We do not need anything from the United States of America.

“I stand with Sisi and the government and we are ready to face the full consequences.”