AMMAN — Jordan will participate in the Sharm El Sheikh Peace Summit scheduled for Monday in Egypt, the public service TV Al Mamlaka reported, quoting an unnamed official source.

 

The summit, co-chaired by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and US President Donald Trump, will bring together leaders from more than 20 countries to discuss ways to end the war in Gaza and lay the groundwork for post-war stability.

 

The high-level meeting aims to advance peace and stability in the Middle East, open new prospects for regional cooperation, and address the humanitarian catastrophe that has unfolded in Gaza since October 2023.

 

Interviewed by The Jordan Times, political analysts explained that Jordan’s participation reflects its steadfast position in supporting diplomatic initiatives that seek a permanent ceasefire, the delivery of humanitarian aid, and a credible political process leading to a just and lasting peace.

 

The summit comes as part of a larger initiative led by President Trump to revive peace efforts in the region, in coordination with Egypt, Qatar and other international partners. Regional observers view the Sharm El Sheikh gathering as a critical moment to consolidate the truce, that seems to be holding, and outline Gaza’s post-war governance.

 

Meanwhile, the situation on the ground in Gaza remains dire.

 

Israeli attacks have killed tens of thousands of Palestinians and left widespread destruction and famine across the Strip. More than 500,000 Palestinians had returned to Gaza City by Saturday evening, according to Gaza’s Civil Defence Agency, a rescue service operating under Hamas authority.

 

The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) said nearly the entire population of Gaza has been displaced, and around 80 per cent of its buildings have been destroyed or damaged. Almost all of the agency’s facilities have sustained damage.

 

In Doha, Hamas political bureau member Hussam Badran said the movement would not participate in the signing ceremony of the ceasefire agreement in Egypt, adding that “the next phase of the US plan contains many complexities and may require longer negotiations”.

 

Military experts say the summit’s diplomatic and security outcomes could redefine Israel’s military posture and the regional balance.

 

Nidal Abu Zeid, a military strategist, expected the summit to gain significant regional and international momentum, development "diplomatic confidence" in the ceasefire agreement.

 

He noted that Trump’s presence offers a strong guarantee against Israel’s return to fighting, adding that Israel’s withdrawal of key armoured units from Gaza "indicates that a full-scale ground operation is no longer expected."

 

Political analyst Jamal Shalabi said the summit reaffirmed the urgency of ending “the bloodshed in Gaza”, while reflecting a broader US-Israeli framework linking peace to regional alliances. He described current efforts as “cautiously optimistic”, adding that Arab and Muslim backing could help the Palestinians “remain present and assert their voice on the ground” despite constraints.

 

As leaders convene in Sharm El Sheikh, Jordan’s participation underscores its ongoing diplomatic role in supporting efforts to end the war, ease humanitarian suffering and restore stability across the region, they said.