The Élysée Palace announced that "French President Emmanuel Macron will host King Abdullah of Jordan in Paris tomorrow, Friday, to discuss ways to contribute to ending the war in the Gaza Strip." The palace stated in a press release, "Following their meeting in Jordan in December, the two leaders will discuss the urgent need for a ceasefire in Gaza, which ultimately ensures the protection of civilians and allows for the delivery of significant amounts of humanitarian aid." They will also discuss ways to achieve lasting peace in the Middle East.