The United States has formally warned Egypt of impending cuts to its military aid, set to begin in 2026, amid a deepening rift over President Donald Trump’s vision for the Gaza Strip, according to Egyptian diplomatic sources cited by the pro-Qatari outlet Al-Araby Al-Jadeed. The move underscores mounting tensions between Washington and Cairo, as Egypt steadfastly rejects Trump’s undisclosed Gaza plan—a stance that has reportedly triggered threats of American sanctions and a potential recalibration of a decades-long strategic alliance.
The warning, delivered to Cairo by U.S. officials, did not specify the exact percentage of the reduction, with diplomats noting that the figure will be finalized after internal consultations within the Trump administration. Egypt, a cornerstone recipient of $1.3 billion in annual U.S. military aid since the 1979 Camp David Accords, now faces a shift in a partnership that has bolstered its military modernization and cemented its role as a regional mediator—most notably in maintaining peace with Israel. The news follows reports last month in Arab media of Egyptian outrage over perceived U.S.-Israeli designs on Gaza, with Cairo officially “closing the door” on cooperation, signaling a rare public break with Washington.
