President Trump’s proposal to move Palestinians out of the Gaza Strip and onto the soil of their Arab neighbors, Egypt and Jordan, has sparked outrage and concern among these countries. Both Egypt and Jordan have issued categorical rejections of the plan, citing security and stability concerns. Egypt’s fears of potential militant attacks from displaced Palestinians in Sinai and Jordan’s worries about further tension with its population being majority Palestinian have led to strong opposition to the proposal.
President Trump, however, has dismissed these concerns, indicating that he believes Egypt and Jordan will ultimately accept the plan. The U.S. has significant leverage over both countries through military aid and economic support, but public opinion and security considerations are primary factors influencing their decisions.
Egypt, in particular, faces challenges due to its delicate balance of public opinion and security concerns, with President el-Sisi trying to maintain his image as a defender of Palestinians while also avoiding potential security threats posed by displaced Palestinians settling in Egypt. Jordan, with its smaller population and internal tensions among citizens of Palestinian descent, also opposes the displacement plan.
While some experts hope that Trump may soften his stance over negotiations, others believe that the current framing of the plan as ethnic cleansing makes any compromise unlikely without significant changes in approach. The Arab countries, Egypt and Jordan, see the proposal as a threat to regional stability and a violation of international law, leading to strong resistance against the plan.
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