The timing of the Jordanian-Egyptian-French trilateral summit coincided with the visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House. Amid the escalation of Israeli aggression in Gaza and the ongoing suffering of Palestinian civilians under brutal bombardment, observers noted that the summit represents a bold political move aimed at saving the region from the catastrophic consequences of an expanding conflict.
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In a press statement, experts emphasized the significance of the political initiative from the three participating countries—Jordan, Egypt, and France—highlighting that Jordan and Egypt, as key players with direct connections to the Palestinians in both the West Bank and Gaza, have a clear strategic interest in halting the aggressive war on Gaza and preventing the displacement of its residents.
A Call for International Action
In this context, former minister Mamoun Nouraldin stated that the timing of the summit forces the international community to act effectively and support the Jordanian-Egyptian initiative aimed at halting forced displacement, ending the aggression, and establishing a ceasefire to pave the way for a comprehensive and just settlement to the Palestinian issue.
Nouraldin continued, saying that the trilateral summit represents a crucial turning point in efforts to contain the escalating crisis in Gaza. This initiative is particularly significant given the parties involved and the central role played by Jordan and Egypt in managing the Palestinian file, as well as the international weight of France and its influence on global politics. France’s role is key in cementing the principle of a ceasefire, preventing displacement, and starting reconstruction efforts.
A Critical Phase in a Complex Situation
He added that the summit comes at a time of extreme complexity, as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza can no longer be delayed or ignored, especially as the international community begins to realize that continued aggression without serious intervention could escalate the situation across the entire region. This realization led France to adopt a more engaged position through coordination with Jordan and Egypt.
Nouraldin believes that the summit is a real opportunity to shape a shared roadmap that combines the Arab vision with European influence, aiming for a permanent ceasefire and initiating a political process that lays the foundation for a two-state solution.
The Foundation for Arab-European Action
Political analyst Dr. Saddam Al-Hajjajjah emphasized that King Abdullah II’s participation in the summit adds significant Arab weight, given Jordan’s longstanding support for the Palestinian cause and its custodianship of Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem. This makes the summit a foundation for joint Arab-European action capable of exerting political and humanitarian pressure for a ceasefire.
Al-Hajjajjah noted that although France is geographically distant, it fully understands that Europe's security is tied to the stability and security of the Arab region. Any instability in Gaza would have direct implications for security in the region and beyond.
He pointed out that French President Macron is counting on Jordan and Egypt's role in building trust between the parties and opening avenues for a political settlement that moves all sides away from the cycle of violence. The summit aims to send a clear message to the U.S. administration that the three countries believe that the core solution must be based on a ceasefire, preventing displacement, and beginning reconstruction.
A New Political Path
Al-Hajjajjah further stated that the summit could be the beginning of a new political path that holds the international community accountable for its ethical and political responsibilities toward the Palestinians. This move could lay the groundwork for broader action that raises the voice of justice, halts the brutal aggression, and ends the bloodshed in Gaza.
A Bold Political Move to Save the Region
For his part, Dr. Mohammad Fahmy Al-Ghazo, former Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Zaytuna, described the summit as a bold political move to save the region from the dangers of an expanding conflict. He emphasized the importance of the political efforts by the three countries, particularly Jordan and Egypt, which have direct contact with the Palestinians in both the West Bank and Gaza. As such, they have a clear and strategic interest in ending the war and preventing the displacement of Gaza’s residents.
Dr. Al-Ghazo noted that the summit is an important part of regional and international diplomatic efforts, especially given the challenges facing the Arab region, with the Palestinian issue at the forefront, the consequences of the brutal aggression on Gaza, as well as challenges related to regional stability, terrorism, and illegal migration.
He concluded that the summit sent a clear message that political solutions must take priority, and that Palestinian rights cannot be ignored. It also affirmed the central role of both Arab and European support for regional stability, while pointing out the relative differences between Western and Arab approaches to addressing the root causes of the conflict, but highlighting a shared commitment to containing the escalation.
