Qatar’s Prime Minister Calls for Israel and Hamas to Start Second Phase of Gaza Ceasefire Agreement
ANKARA, Feb 2 (Bernama-AA) — Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani called on Sunday for Israel and Hamas to start working on the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
Sheikh Mohammed made the call during a joint news conference in Doha with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, emphasizing the importance of commitment by all parties to implementing all the terms of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza and starting the second phase of negotiations. "There should be no compromises to engage in the second-phase negotiations," he added.
According to Sheikh Mohammed, negotiations on the second phase of the Gaza deal are scheduled to start on Monday, although there are no clear details about the arrival of delegations and the start of negotiations. The Qatari premier stressed the importance of both sides’ commitment to engaging in good faith.
Rejection of Forced Displacement
Regarding United States (US) President Donald Trump’s proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza, Sheikh Mohammed reaffirmed Qatar’s firm rejection of any forced displacement. "We are engaging with the Trump administration and we hope there will be no disagreements," he said, stressing his country’s commitment to ensuring Palestinians remain in their land.
During an Arab ministerial meeting in Cairo on Saturday, Sheikh Mohammed reiterated Qatar’s strong opposition to any attempts to forcibly remove Palestinians from Gaza.
Background of the Ceasefire Agreement
On January 19, the first six-week phase of the Gaza and prisoner exchange agreement between Hamas and Israel went into effect, during which negotiations will continue for subsequent phases of the deal. The agreement is mediated by Egypt and Qatar, with support from the US.
The three-phase ceasefire agreement includes provisions for a prisoner exchange and sustained calm, with the ultimate goal of securing a permanent truce and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.
Conclusion
Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has emphasized the importance of commitment by all parties to implementing the terms of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza and starting the second phase of negotiations. The agreement aims to secure a permanent truce and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, and Qatar is committed to ensuring Palestinians remain in their land.
FAQs
Q: What is the purpose of the ceasefire agreement?
A: The agreement aims to secure a permanent truce and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.
Q: Who is mediating the agreement?
A: The agreement is mediated by Egypt and Qatar, with support from the US.
Q: What is the timeline for the agreement?
A: The first six-week phase of the agreement went into effect on January 19, and negotiations will continue for subsequent phases of the deal.
Q: What is Qatar’s position on forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza?
A: Qatar strongly opposes any attempts to forcibly remove Palestinians from Gaza and is committed to ensuring Palestinians remain in their land.