CAIRO – In a significant diplomatic development, France, Egypt, and Jordan have jointly demanded that Gaza be governed by the Palestinian Authority following the end of the ongoing war, explicitly excluding Hamas from any future administrative role.
During a joint press conference in Cairo, French President Emmanuel Macron stood alongside Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Jordan’s King Abdullah II to deliver a unified message on the future of Gaza.
“Hamas should have no role in governing Gaza, nor should it remain a threat to Israel,” stated President Macron, reinforcing France’s stance against Hamas' influence in the post-war reconstruction of Gaza.
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Read MoreThe three leaders called for the Palestinian Authority to be fully empowered to take over security, law enforcement, and governance responsibilities in Gaza, the West Bank, and all Palestinian territories.
President Macron also voiced his opposition to any U.S. proposal involving the displacement of Palestinians and expressed support for the Arab League's Gaza reconstruction plan.
Hamas, which has ruled Gaza since 2007, is currently engaged in conflict with Israel. Although the group has hinted at transferring administrative tasks to a technocratic body, it has not shown any willingness to disarm.
Meanwhile, Israel has pledged to dismantle Hamas completely, blaming the group for ongoing security threats.
The joint statement also included an urgent call for a ceasefire in Gaza. The leaders warned that without an immediate ceasefire, civilian casualties would continue to mount.
According to Gaza’s Ministry of Health, Israeli military operations since March 18 have resulted in the martyrdom of at least 1,391 Palestinians.
Key Highlights:
- France, Egypt, and Jordan oppose Hamas’ role in post-war Gaza governance
- Call for the Palestinian Authority to assume control across all Palestinian territories
- Support expressed for Arab League’s reconstruction initiative for Gaza
- Immediate Gaza ceasefire urged to prevent further civilian loss
- Macron rejects displacement of Palestinians as part of U.S. proposals
