The Trump administration has reportedly presented Egypt with a “final offer” to accept up to 700,000 Gazan refugees, according to a recent report. This proposal, which includes billions of dollars in economic aid, also comes with a warning that the deal will be extended to another country if Egypt does not agree to it.
On Monday, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, a UK-based outlet owned by Qatar, reported that the offer was delivered through the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi during a visit to Cairo over the weekend.
The U.S. plan, as outlined by the report, would provide Egypt with a substantial financial aid package in exchange for the resettlement of 500,000 to 700,000 Palestinians from Gaza, amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
A source familiar with the talks revealed that Washington not only promised significant aid to help Egypt’s struggling economy but also issued a hard ultimatum: If Egypt rejects this offer, the deal—including both the financial support and the resettlement of refugees—will be redirected to another country willing to accept it.
The source further suggested that Egypt could face the loss of current U.S. assistance, which amounts to over $1.5 billion annually, including $1.3 billion in military aid, should it refuse the offer. Up to this point, Egypt has resisted resettling displaced Gazans.
The backdrop to this proposal is the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, which erupted following the October 7 massacre—the deadliest terrorist attack in Israel’s history. On that day, terrorists from Gaza entered Israel, killing attendees at an outdoor music festival and going door to door in local towns to kidnap, torture, and kill Jewish civilians.
In his press conference last month with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Trump outlined his plan for Gaza. His proposal focuses on resettling Gaza’s population and rebuilding the region into a thriving economic center, signaling a shift in U.S. policy and the potential for a new strategic direction in the Middle East.
Israel has since set up a new department to manage the voluntary relocation of Gaza’s residents to third-party countries, a move directed by Defense Minister Israel Katz. This initiative aligns with Trump’s approach, advocating for regional solutions rather than relying on previously failed policies.
“I welcome President Trump’s bold initiative,” Katz stated, highlighting the opportunity for Gazans to secure a better future while ensuring Israel’s security.
According to the Jerusalem Post, Israel plans to use its ground offensive to further the emigration of Gaza residents, as Hamas has shown no willingness to engage in compromise over hostage negotiations.
Earlier reports from Breitbart News revealed that many Gazans strongly support Trump’s plan to rebuild Gaza through the resettlement of its people. The Center for Peace Communications has emphasized that giving Gaza residents a chance to leave would offer them an opportunity for a better life away from the ongoing conflict.
This growing advocacy for Gazans to relocate stands in contrast to criticism from some quarters, with detractors calling Trump’s plan unethical while neglecting the ongoing humanitarian crisis faced by residents trapped under Hamas control.
A recent Gallup poll conducted in Gaza found that a majority of Palestinians would choose to leave the enclave if given the opportunity. The survey revealed that 52% of Gazans expressed a desire to relocate, with 14% wanting to leave permanently and 38% seeking temporary refuge abroad.
For U.S. interests, encouraging migration from Gaza could ease military tensions, diminish Hamas’s influence, and shift the responsibility for humanitarian aid to wealthier Arab nations and Western allies. It could also foster new cooperation with Israel, Egypt, and the Gulf states to promote long-term regional stability.
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