Qatari PM warns of Gaza truce collapse without swift steps toward permanent peace deal

Gaza City [Gaza], December 7: Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani warned on Saturday that the Gaza ceasefire has reached a "critical moment" and risks collapse without immediate progress toward a permanent peace deal.
Speaking at the Doha Forum, the prime minister said a lasting truce required a full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza and the restoration of stability and freedom of movement for Palestinians.
The warning highlights the fragility of the agreement brokered by Egypt, Qatar, Türkiye, and the United States, which came into effect on Oct. 10. While the truce initially halted fighting, the implementation of its second phase has stalled over key sticking points, including the disarmament of Hamas.
Under a plan endorsed by the United Nations in November, Israel is to withdraw from its positions while Gaza is administered by a transitional governing body known as the "Board of Peace." The plan also calls for the deployment of an international stabilization force.
However, the makeup of that body remains uncertain. While U.S. President Donald Trump would theoretically chair the board, the identities of other members have not been announced. Furthermore, reports indicate that Arab and Muslim nations have expressed hesitation about the stabilization force, fearing it could lead to involvement in combat with Palestinian militants.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told the forum the primary goal now "should be to separate Palestinians from the Israelis."
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty echoed the call, proposing that the force be deployed along "the Yellow Line" to verify and monitor the cessation of hostilities.
The two-day Doha Forum opened Saturday under the theme "Justice in Action," convening policymakers to discuss the precarious truce as Israel and Hamas continue to accuse each other of breaching its terms.
Source: Xinhua News Agency