Cairo: A recent trilateral summit in Cairo, involving France, Jordan, and Egypt, emphasized a unified approach toward the ongoing crisis in Gaza and the broader Palestinian cause.
According to Jordan News Agency, this summit showcased the increasing recognition by France and other European nations of the crucial roles Jordan and Egypt play in regional affairs, especially concerning the Palestinian issue. Al-Hareth Al-Halalemah, a professor of political science at Zarqa University, noted that the summit demonstrated Europe’s ethical commitment to the Palestinian people. French President Emmanuel Macron’s collaboration with Jordan and Egypt is seen as both realistic and practical, as evidenced by his previous support for Egypt’s Gaza reconstruction plan, which opposes forced displacement and supports Palestinians’ right to stay on their land.
Al-Halalemah further highlighted France’s participation in humanitarian airdrops over Gaza alongside Jordan, illustrating a shared commitment to crisis alleviation. Macron’s presence at the summit reflects Europe’s desire for a ceasefire, humanitarian aid delivery, and empowering the Palestinian Authority to fulfill its governance and humanitarian roles. France’s awareness of Israeli right-wing efforts to annex parts of the West Bank and alter Jerusalem’s holy sites’ status quo underscores the significance of the summit.
Political affairs expert Areej Jabr described the summit as a comprehensive and objective engagement with the Gaza and West Bank situation. Speaking to Petra, she emphasized that French involvement indicates European support for Jordanian and Egyptian positions and the urgency of advancing the Arab vision to end Gaza’s bloodshed. The summit leaders called for reopening border crossings for humanitarian and medical aid and stressed the importance of providing essentials to rebuild Gaza’s homes and hospitals, advocating for diplomatic solutions to ensure Palestinian rights under international law.
Osama Tleilan, an academic and political analyst, remarked on the summit’s timing amid sensitive ground conditions, highlighting French support’s strong signal across Europe. Speaking to Petra, he noted that Jordan and Egypt have maintained a unified stance from the conflict’s onset, with Jordan actively supporting Egypt’s efforts and working to expand Arab consensus on Gaza. He emphasized Jordan’s early call for a ceasefire and continuous advocacy for restoring order and security in Palestinian territories.
The summit, Tleilan stressed, reaffirmed the rejection of any plans for Palestinian displacement, and the calls for aid resumption, ceasefire, and reconstruction revival are strategic measures to prevent displacement plans and ensure Palestinian presence.