US President Donald Trump’s controversial call for free passage through the Suez Canal has triggered strong reactions from various public figures, particularly in Egypt, where the canal holds immense national and historical significance.

Many Egyptians have responded negatively to a demand by US President Donald Trump that American ships should sail the Suez Canal free of charge. Mr Trump's comments on Saturday are the latest in a series of proposals for the Middle East that have raised concerns over his policy towards the region.

"American Ships, both Military and Commercial, should be allowed to travel, free of charge, through the Panama and Suez Canals!" Trump posted on Truth Social.