Macron, Egypt’s El-Sisi, Jordan king to hold talks seeking Mideast cease-fire

Macron and Sisi attend video conference with King Abdullah II to work on a proposal for a ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinians at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, May 18, 2021. (Reuters)
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PARIS: France’s President Emmanuel Macron, his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Jordan’s King Abdullah II will hold talks Tuesday aimed at seeking a cease-fire in the conflict between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas, the French presidency said.
El-Sisi is currently in Paris for summits on Africa while Abdullah will join by video conference, the Elysee said.
“The trilateral meeting aims above all to work for a rapid cease-fire and prevent the conflict from extending,” the presidency said.