French president arrives in Jordan amid regional tour

AMMAN, Jordan

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in the Jordanian capital Amman late Tuesday for a visit, during which he will meet with King Abdullah II.

Macron is scheduled to meet with King Abdullah on Wednesday, said the official Jordan News Agency, without specifying the duration of the visit.

His visit to Jordan comes as part of a tour he began with Israel and then Palestine, during which he met with officials from both countries to discuss the situation in the Gaza Strip.

Israel launched a relentless bombardment campaign on the Palestinian territory following a surprise attack by the Hamas group on Oct. 7, putting the enclave’s residents under total siege and a blockade of food, fuel and medical supplies.

Nearly 7,200 people have been killed in the conflict, including at least 5,791 Palestinians and 1,400 Israelis.

*Writing by Mahmoud Barakat