How Are Egypt and Qatar Strengthening the Gaza Ceasefire?
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Cairo, Nov 10 (NationPress) The Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani have reiterated their dedication to reinforcing the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
In a recent phone call, the two leaders reviewed the current status of negotiations surrounding the implementation of US President Donald Trump's peace initiative for Gaza, as stated by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry, according to Xinhua news agency.
They underscored the importance of integrating the West Bank and the Gaza Strip to maintain the unity of the Palestinian territories, emphasizing the critical role of Palestinians in managing their own affairs while ensuring a cohesive decision-making process.
Additionally, the officials deliberated on the ongoing discussions within the United Nations Security Council regarding the deployment of international forces in Gaza, highlighting the need to clearly outline their mandate to bolster early recovery and reconstruction efforts.
They also assessed the situation in the West Bank, firmly rejecting all forms of settlement activities and recurrent violations that threaten peace and heighten tensions.
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has been in effect since October 10, following two years of conflict. This long-awaited ceasefire agreement was facilitated by Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and the United States.
President Trump's proposal to resolve the two-year conflict between Israel and Hamas includes a temporary international stabilization force to gradually assume security responsibilities in Gaza from the Israeli military. Reports indicate that Washington has been in discussions with Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Indonesia, Türkiye, and Azerbaijan regarding contributions to this force.