Tensions rise between Egypt and the US after Trump's threat

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi may postpone his planned visit to Washington, a sign of a major diplomatic standoff amid rising tensions between him and US President Donald Trump over the Gaza crisis and threats to cut Washington's aid to the government in Cairo.

US President Donald Trump has said he may cut off Washington's aid to Jordan and Egypt if they refuse to accept Palestinians, after implementing his plan to forcibly transfer them to their land in the Gaza Strip in order to monopolize and occupy the besieged territory.

Egyptian sources have said that a joint summit scheduled for the coming days between the US President, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, King Abdullah II of Jordan and the Egyptian President is also expected to be postponed due to the discrepancies that have arisen.

In response to these events, an emergency Arab summit is scheduled for February 27 in Cairo to consolidate regional strategies on the US proposal and further reaffirm their support for Palestinian rights.

During a press conference at the White House on Monday, Trump hinted that the United States might cut off financial aid to Egypt and Jordan if they do not comply with his administration's complex plan to forcibly relocate more than two million Gaza residents to other countries.

"Yes, it's possible, it's certainly possible, why not," Trump replied when asked by reporters at the White House on Monday, adding, "If they don't, I'll certainly withhold aid, yes."

Trump's remarks about the forced displacement of Gaza residents are contrary to UN General Assembly Resolution 194, which defines the principles for achieving a final "peaceful" solution, which includes "the right of Palestinian refugees to return to their homeland."