Summary
Donald Trump is pressuring Jordan and Egypt to accept his plan to relocate nearly 2 million Palestinians from Gaza, threatening to cut U.S. aid if they refuse.
His proposal, which aims to transform Gaza into “the Riviera of the Middle East,” has sparked backlash from Middle Eastern leaders, including Jordan’s King Abdullah II.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is engaging regional leaders but has avoided confirming whether Palestinians could return.
Analysts argue Trump’s approach risks further destabilizing the region and undermining U.S. influence in Middle East diplomacy.
All aid was shut down EXCEPT for aid to Egypt and Israel.
Egypt will be destroyed without US aid, which is why it wasn’t stopped. However, it likely will be destroyed if it accepts Trumps deal. Same with Jordan.
Which is why they won’t accept it, no matter what.
I doubt Egypt will be destroyed without US aid. EU aid alone is twice the US figure and some Arab countries also provide significant amounts. It will hurt a bit, sure. But accepting 2 million palestinian refugees would also hurt.
That’s true the last thing Europe needs is hundreds of thousands of more migrants. Last time that happened the continent lurched to the far right and this time it’s already in the far right zone.