President Donald Trump suggested on Monday that he may withhold aid from Egypt and Jordan unless they agree to take in Palestinians displaced from Gaza. This statement aligns with his broader controversial strategy to 'own' and rebuild Gaza, which includes displacing current residents. Trump believes he can strike a deal with both nations, mentioning the substantial financial aid the U.S. provides them annually. Concurrently, he emphasized that displaced Palestinians would not be allowed to return, claiming they would be better housed elsewhere. His remarks on the Israel-Hamas ceasefire also hinted at potential escalations if hostages are not released promptly.
When asked by a reporter whether he would withhold aid from Egypt and Jordan if they did not take in Palestinians, he answered: "Yeah, maybe, sure, why not? If they don't, I would conceivably withhold aid, yes."
He added that he believed he could strike a 'deal' with Egypt and Jordan, and claimed that the United States gives both countries 'billions and billions of dollars a year.'
Trump responded: 'No, they wouldn't, because they're going to have much better housing. In other words, I'm talking about building a permanent place for them.'
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