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From Epstein to the Renaissance Dam: The Strings of a Game to Blackmail Egypt into Accepting Gaza's Displacement


At a time when the Zionist enemy is intensifying efforts to realize the dreams of the far-right in pursuit of “Greater Israel,” Al-Araby Al-Jadeed newspaper has revealed a mysterious American offer to Egypt, proposing a “final solution” to the dam crisis in exchange for Cairo’s approval of the so-called “humanitarian city” in Rafah—announced by war criminal Israel Katz—which is seen as a prelude to the displacement of Gaza’s population.

The newspaper did not disclose many details, but the offer came on the heels of surprising statements by the American president regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). In a seemingly out-of-context and unjustified moment, Donald Trump recently warned about the threat of the dam to Egypt and even accused his own country of funding the Ethiopian project to the detriment of Egypt and its people. While these statements fool no one into believing Trump is genuinely concerned about Egypt’s rights, the truth is far removed from sympathy.

This has opened the door to many questions: Why is Trump talking about an African water crisis now? Who is pulling the strings in this game? Is this just coincidence, or a carefully crafted plan using the dam as a political blackmail tool?

To answer these questions, we must go back to the beginning—where multiple major issues intersect: from Trump’s shady ties to the late billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, to internal strife within the MAGA movement, to the maneuvers of the Zionist lobby, and finally to Egypt, which finds itself under multi-dimensional pressure. To understand the background of this dangerous game involving the Renaissance Dam, we must delve into more complex files than a mere water dispute.

Epstein and Trump: When Scandals Threaten the Base

The story began years ago when the Jeffrey Epstein scandal exploded. Epstein, the American billionaire accused in 2005 of running a sex trafficking network involving underage girls and elite U.S. figures, was found dead in his cell in 2019 under mysterious circumstances. He had been close to Trump since the 1990s and was seen at several private events with him.

During his presidential campaign, Trump used the case as a propaganda weapon, promising his MAGA (Make America Great Again) base to expose Epstein’s files and hold the "corrupt Washington elite" accountable. But he soon backtracked on those promises, declaring on July 7 that “no secret lists of Epstein’s clients or associates exist.”

This caused significant outrage among his MAGA supporters, especially since the conservative base had believed Trump was the savior who would rescue America from elite corruption. As anger within MAGA grew, a bombshell hit: The Wall Street Journal published an old letter Trump wrote to Epstein in 2003, containing a vulgar drawing—an intentional leak seemingly designed to turn his base against him.

The recent document leaks are not random but appear to be part of a calculated strategy targeting the MAGA base to weaken their loyalty to Trump or at least reduce their fervor.

But who is behind these leaks—and why now?

Rupert Murdoch: Zionism Corners “the Savior”

Behind the leaks stands The Wall Street Journal, owned by Rupert Murdoch, one of the most prominent figures in the global Zionist lobby. The irony is that Murdoch also owns Fox News, the most famous media outlet supporting Trump and opposing Democrat-aligned media. So how can he attack Trump in one outlet while supporting him in another?

The explanation lies not in media plurality, but in political strategy. Murdoch supports Trump as long as he serves Israeli interests, but he applies pressure when Trump hesitates or slows down. Murdoch’s goal is clear: weaken Trump’s standing within his base so he succumbs fully to the pressures surrounding the Gaza displacement file and uses all his power and resources to deliver for Netanyahu and the far-right.

So, this isn’t a case of ideological inconsistency, but a multi-pronged tactic:

  • Threaten Trump: Murdoch uses one of his media arms to pressure Trump into greater alignment with the Israeli agenda.

  • Disrupt MAGA: Stir internal discontent and make Trump’s base question his integrity—a fear Trump holds deeply.

  • Tame the strongman: Neutralize Trump at a critical time and force him into positions that support Israeli expansion in the region.

And here, the Renaissance Dam returns—not as a water issue, but as a major pressure card.

The Secret Deal: The Dam in Exchange for Displacement

Here Egypt reenters the scene. Al-Araby Al-Jadeed revealed, citing diplomatic sources, that American officials proposed a comprehensive resolution to the GERD crisis in exchange for Cairo’s acceptance of the "humanitarian city" project in Rafah—a euphemistic term for the gradual displacement of Gaza’s population into Sinai.

The exchange was clear:

American guarantees regarding Egypt’s water security, through pressuring Ethiopia to secure Egypt’s water rights—or rather, giving Ethiopia directives. The dam, after all, was always intended for this moment. This means Ethiopia (or those steering it) now holds the power to control the water flow without consulting Egypt or Sudan.

In reality, the Renaissance Dam is a strategic weapon in the hands of international actors who harbor no goodwill toward Egypt or the region. Today, the American statements—particularly Trump’s recent warnings about the dam’s threat—send a clear message: “We can move the knife at your throat whenever we want.”

But Egypt reportedly rejected the offer, according to Al-Araby Al-Jadeed. This firm stance is commendable and should have been capitalized on and pushed further. But that never happened—likely because the refusal was purely pragmatic and security-driven, with little regard for the genocide and starvation unfolding in Gaza. President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi himself expressed concerns that displacement could turn Sinai into a "resistance launching base," potentially prompting Israeli military strikes inside Egyptian territory and triggering a war Egypt wishes to avoid. Let us not forget Sisi’s early-war remark suggesting that Israel should displace Gaza’s Palestinians to the Negev Desert after “finishing off resistance movements.”

Penetrating MAGA from Within

Coinciding with Al-Araby Al-Jadeed's report on the secret deal, the Israeli Foreign Ministry announced it would host tours for MAGA leaders in the occupied territories. While this may seem like a public diplomacy move, it is actually part of a broader Israeli strategy.

It’s worth noting that some MAGA leaders have started opposing Trump, accusing him of betraying the “America First” slogan because they believe he is putting Netanyahu’s interests above America’s. These figures don’t oppose supporting Israel per se, but they object to it coming at America’s expense. Some even see Trump as complicit with Netanyahu against U.S. interests.

The Israeli tours aim to reshape this perception: Supporting Israel = Supporting American interests. In this way, Israel is boxing Trump in—from the top (lobbies and elites) and from the bottom (popular base)—to pressure him into backing the displacement plan and then using him to pressure Egypt.

The Common Thread: Why Is Egypt Under Pressure Now?

As we all know, Trump does not care about the fate of Egyptians. What he’s doing is using the dam to settle domestic scores and yield to Zionist lobby pressure. With these statements, he aims to inflame Egyptian public opinion against its own government and portray himself as a savior—but only if Cairo agrees to the displacement plan. Simultaneously, he is reminding the Egyptian state of the knife hanging over its throat to force compliance with Netanyahu’s goals—even if they threaten Egypt’s national security.

We wouldn’t be exaggerating to say Trump’s statements carry an implicit threat: Egypt is caught between the hammer of dehydration via the Renaissance Dam, or the anvil of regime change—possibly through a color revolution—by exploiting growing public discontent with the regime, whether over daily crises or its stance on Gaza’s genocide and starvation.

The systematic pressure on Egypt cannot be separated from Israeli ambitions, which view the current moment as a rare opportunity to impose Gaza’s displacement under the guise of a “humanitarian crisis.” Netanyahu sees this as a “historic opportunity” to realize the dream of “Greater Israel” from the Nile to the Euphrates. But the only remaining obstacle has always been Egypt’s refusal to accept the displacement.

Thus, three cards are being played simultaneously:

  • The Renaissance Dam: To remind Egypt it is at America’s mercy on water issues.

  • The Epstein File: To bind Trump and turn him into a puppet of the Zionist lobby, while turning his base against him to increase his compliance.

  • The MAGA Card: To infiltrate Trump’s populist base and convince them that supporting Israel is a “supreme American interest,” influencing Trump’s policies and decisions.

The Egyptian Paradox: Rejection Without Resistance

Despite Egypt’s official rejection of the displacement plan, its behavior since the war on Gaza began raises questions. True, Egypt rejected the American offer, but what has it done to stop the genocide or lift the siege?

The situation can be summarized as follows: Netanyahu and Israel are not content with war and starvation in Gaza—they want a “final solution” through displacement. Egypt officially refuses, but the more important question is: Is that rejection enough?

Egypt opposes the displacement but ignores the daily genocide in Gaza. It has not fully opened the crossings, nor has it pushed hard for aid deliveries. In fact, Egypt has contributed to the siege that has lasted for 17 years (i.e., 15 years before October 7). This contradiction makes Egypt’s refusal appear more like a diplomatic maneuver than a serious stance.

Take the Rafah crossing, for example—it remained closed despite Egypt’s ability to open it by force (as was done under the late President Mohamed Morsi during a previous Gaza war). Even after eight months of war, Israel took control of the crossing, while Egypt had controlled it from day one but hid behind Israel’s refusal to allow aid entry. Meanwhile, exorbitant fees for Palestinian passage through Sinai—reportedly up to $10,000—are managed by businessman Ibrahim al-Argani, as revealed in several investigative reports.

All of this makes Egypt’s rejection seem timid—closer to posturing than genuine opposition.

The Egyptian Army at a Crossroads

Ultimately, if Egypt’s rejection is genuine, and if the military establishment truly opposes the displacement of Palestinians, then it must prove so in action. The Egyptian army, as the only institution capable of asserting national will, faces two options:

  • Continue managing the crisis with bureaucratic tools that have proven ineffective.

  • Or take a serious national stance that begins by opening the crossings, breaking the siege, and repositioning Egypt strategically within a resistance axis free of American and Israeli dictates.

Above all, the Egyptian military must reevaluate the catastrophe of the Renaissance Dam, especially since the Declaration of Principles turned the Nile from a natural right into a bargaining chip. Most importantly, it must break free from the "Camp David" framework and return to the legacy of General Abdel Moneim Riad—the great military leader Egypt desperately needs today for his knowledge, dedication, and patriotism.

The Gaza displacement plan won’t be executed by air—it will go through Rafah. If Egypt is serious about rejecting displacement, it must stop the genocide and starvation by any means. The question remains: Will Cairo shift from being a stumbling block to a defensive wall? That is what we hope for.

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