Amidst escalating Houthi attacks on vessels navigating the Red Sea toward the Israeli Occupation, the occupation government is fervently promoting the economic corridor project linking India, the Middle East, and Europe.

This push comes less than a year after its inception in New Delhi.

The ambitious project comprises two expansive routes, with countries in the Eastern Mediterranean playing a pivotal role in its success. The eastern segment of the corridor links India's Mundra port to Fujairah port in the Emirates, utilizing a railway traversing Saudi Arabia and Jordan to transport goods to the port of Haifa in the Israeli Occupation.

As tensions escalate in the Red Sea, there's a notable political momentum to activate the economic corridor between India and Europe via the Eastern Mediterranean. The UAE recently signed a framework agreement during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's historic visit, while France, eyeing a significant role, has appointed a special envoy for the project.

However, Jordan remains cautious. An official source from the Ministry of Transport clarified that no measures, approvals, or decisions have been made regarding the matter.

The trade corridor project was initiated by US President Joe Biden in September 2023, aiming to counter China's global economic expansion. India, along with the UAE, Saudi Arabia, the European Union, France, Italy, Germany, and the United States, swiftly signed agreements. Israeli Occupation Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed the project as a transformative force in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Now, the question arises: will Arab countries leverage the project to pressure against the aggression on Gaza and stabilize the region? The project's pivotal sea-land link may potentially broaden the scope of conflict.