Editor's note: Mohamed El-Bendary, a special commentator on current affairs for CGTN, is a Cairo-based freelance writer and independent researcher. His commentaries have appeared in major international media outlets. The article reflects the author's opinions and not necessarily the views of CGTN.
U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal to take over Gaza has sparked widespread outrage among Egyptians and people in other parts of the world, with many denouncing it as a recipe for further inflaming conflict and spreading chaos in the Middle East. Some have argued that the proposal is an endeavor to liquidate the Palestinian cause, while others have gone as far as proclaiming that former Egyptian President Anwar Sadat was wrong to go to Israel and sign the 1978 Camp David Accords.