The 2011 Egyptian Protests

It was reported that by late 2010 around 40% of Egypt's population of just under 80 million live on the fiscal income equivalent of roughly USD2 per day. A large part of the population also relies on subsidised goods.
Foreign relations
Foreign governments in the West including the United States have regarded Mubarak as an important ally and supporter in the Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations. As provisioned in the 1978 Camp David Accords, both Israel and Egypt receive billions of aid annually from the United States—Egypt receiving over US$1.3 billion each year. The majority of Egyptians regard Mubarak as serving the interests of West and not the people, angering especially the youth.