DOHA — Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has stated that the ceasefire in Gaza remains unfinished. He emphasized that the Gaza truce is incomplete without ‘full withdrawal’ by Israel.
Speaking at the Doha Forum, Al Thani said that the temporary pause in fighting cannot be considered a complete ceasefire. He stressed that lasting stability in Gaza is necessary before the truce can be fully realized.
The current pause followed intense clashes between the Israel Defense Forces and Hamas fighters in Gaza. Although the initial ceasefire has stopped major hostilities, the underlying issues remain unresolved.
Under the early phase of the peace plan, Israel agreed to a partial pullback and limited humanitarian access. Hostages were also released as part of the agreement. However, Al Thani noted that the second phase — which includes a full Israeli withdrawal and the deployment of international monitors — has not yet started.
He warned that without total Israeli withdrawal and secure access for civilians, the ceasefire cannot achieve lasting peace. “A ceasefire cannot be completed unless there is a full withdrawal of Israeli forces and stability returns to Gaza,” he said.
Al Thani’s remarks highlight concerns among mediators that the situation in Gaza is still fragile. Qatar, along with other nations involved in the negotiations, is preparing to push forward with the next stage of the peace plan.
Until Israel completes its withdrawal and a durable calm is established, Qatar maintains that the Gaza truce remains incomplete without ‘full withdrawal’ by Israel.
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