The article discusses Egypt's delicate position in response to Trump's Gaza plan, which suggests a US takeover of the enclave and displacing Palestinians. During discussions with Jordan's King Abdullah II, Egypt pledged to propose an alternative plan that focuses on rebuilding Gaza without ethnic cleansing. This situation is complicated by the potential threat from Trump to freeze US aid to Egypt, which has received over $85bn since 1946. This foreign assistance is crucial given Egypt's current economic challenges, emphasizing the intricate dynamics of foreign relations and domestic stability.
"Egypt’s commitment to a plan for rebuilding Gaza that keeps Palestinians in their land showcases its balancing act between internal stability and external pressure from the US."
"Trump is using potential aid freezes as a leverage tactic, which puts Egypt in a precarious position amid its ongoing economic struggles with debt and inflation."
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