Watan-Trump is not only strong-willed but also possesses a cunning intelligence mixed with a lot of craftiness. You might sometimes think he speaks his mind without regard for protocols, but in reality, he is among the most skilled at manipulation. He makes statements to gauge reactions and see what he can maximize out of the situation.
When Trump referred to Sisi as “the General” instead of “the President,” it was a clear message implying that Sisi is a general who came to power through a coup. The context of his remarks was his plan to relocate Palestinians to Egypt.
The United States, which grants legitimacy to Arab leaders, is also capable of withdrawing it. This is why Sisi has recently appeared in a state of constant tension and fear, as he realizes that his grim end might be closer than even Egyptians themselves anticipate.
Sisi comes across as a defendant trying to justify himself, as Trump can easily open up the streets of Egypt for his overthrow or shut them down. He can also instigate military officers to overthrow him.
Only Sisi’s sycophants and followers doubt that Egypt is not an independent state. The Egyptian military maintains constant contact with a wide network of senior U.S. officers at the Pentagon. No high-ranking officer in the Egyptian military is promoted without prior U.S. approval.
Trump previously described Sisi as “his favorite dictator.” This statement was not random; Trump is not stupid and does not say things without calculation. Rather, he is sharp and cunning like a fox. He uses these traits to confront and corner the other party to get what he wants. These are skills he developed over years of negotiating multimillion- and multibillion-dollar real estate deals.
What comes next?
What deserves attention is that the plan to relocate Gaza, supported by the far-right in Israel and adopted by Trump, might be implemented by exploiting senior officers in the Egyptian military. These officers might try to capitalize on public discontent with Sisi to incite a revolution against him. During such chaos, the relocation plan could be forcibly executed by opening the borders between Gaza and Egypt and resuming a more aggressive extermination campaign using bombs sent by Trump to Israel.
Israel might even occupy parts of Sinai, as it did with Syria.
This scenario may seem grim, but the Egyptian military, which is deeply tied to the Pentagon, was the first to back Sisi in his coup. On the other hand, Sisi himself cannot be trusted, as he has repeatedly compromised Egypt’s national security.
Today, Sisi is caught between a rock and a hard place, and his days are numbered whether he agrees to Trump’s relocation plan or rejects it.
Is there even a slim hope that Egypt could return to its people?
Hope is not merely a distant possibility but a real one if Egyptians decide to reclaim their country. Egypt does not belong to a president who is unfaithful to its fate or to a military with corrupt leadership.
When Egyptians decide to take back their country, they will find many honorable and free officers in the Egyptian military who will support them and defend Egypt.
These honorable officers are waiting for a mandate from the people and can tear apart the Camp David Accords that have shackled their country’s sovereignty.
They will guard Egypt’s borders with full readiness, thwart any attempts at relocation, and simultaneously work to bolster the resilience of the Palestinian people on their land instead of besieging them and denying them food and medicine.
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