Qatari Diplomat Warns of Gaza's Descent into 'Deadly Limbo'
The fragile ceasefire in Gaza is at risk of unraveling if rapid progress isn't made on setting up an international security force and administration to pave the way for a full Israeli withdrawal, warns Majed al-Ansari, adviser to Qatar's prime minister and spokesperson for the foreign ministry. Al-Ansari expressed concerns that the current situation may be spiraling towards a 'no war, no peace' scenario where violence continues despite nominal ceasefire.
The situation escalated on Tuesday with Israeli airstrikes killing over 100 Palestinians, including at least 66 women and children, in the deadliest day since Donald Trump declared the conflict over. Israel claimed the attacks were in response to an attack in Rafah city that killed a soldier carrying out demolitions there.
A key component of the ceasefire deal is the deployment of an international force to secure Gaza, with the aim of reducing the risk of violence and paving the way for demilitarization of Hamas and full Israeli withdrawal. However, getting this force up and running quickly is crucial for the fragile truce to become a more lasting peace.
Al-Ansari emphasized that Qatar's diplomatic efforts have been instrumental in reaching the ceasefire deal, but warned that more work needs to be done to ensure its success. He urged the international community to provide "serious assurances" that Israel will not strike Gaza again if it wants to continue its role as mediator.
The lack of a clear plan for Gaza's future has raised concerns about the sustainability of the ceasefire. The 20-point plan underlying the deal sidestepped key details, including the force's mandate and membership. Qatar and regional allies are pushing for UN backing, but US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has signaled that Washington may not support this.
Al-Ansari warned that if progress isn't made on setting up an international security force and administration, Gaza risks sliding into a state of perpetual conflict. The situation is already precarious, with both sides trading accusations of violations. Any failure to address these issues could lead to a return to violence, making it increasingly difficult to achieve lasting peace.
The Qatari diplomat's warnings come as the world waits with bated breath for Trump to ensure the ceasefire holds and his loose framework for Gaza's future is turned into reality on the ground. However, this will be a long and difficult process, and the plan's vaguest commitment towards Palestinian self-rule and sovereignty has been met with skepticism from Netanyahu's government.
The fragile ceasefire in Gaza is at risk of unraveling if rapid progress isn't made on setting up an international security force and administration to pave the way for a full Israeli withdrawal, warns Majed al-Ansari, adviser to Qatar's prime minister and spokesperson for the foreign ministry. Al-Ansari expressed concerns that the current situation may be spiraling towards a 'no war, no peace' scenario where violence continues despite nominal ceasefire.
The situation escalated on Tuesday with Israeli airstrikes killing over 100 Palestinians, including at least 66 women and children, in the deadliest day since Donald Trump declared the conflict over. Israel claimed the attacks were in response to an attack in Rafah city that killed a soldier carrying out demolitions there.
A key component of the ceasefire deal is the deployment of an international force to secure Gaza, with the aim of reducing the risk of violence and paving the way for demilitarization of Hamas and full Israeli withdrawal. However, getting this force up and running quickly is crucial for the fragile truce to become a more lasting peace.
Al-Ansari emphasized that Qatar's diplomatic efforts have been instrumental in reaching the ceasefire deal, but warned that more work needs to be done to ensure its success. He urged the international community to provide "serious assurances" that Israel will not strike Gaza again if it wants to continue its role as mediator.
The lack of a clear plan for Gaza's future has raised concerns about the sustainability of the ceasefire. The 20-point plan underlying the deal sidestepped key details, including the force's mandate and membership. Qatar and regional allies are pushing for UN backing, but US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has signaled that Washington may not support this.
Al-Ansari warned that if progress isn't made on setting up an international security force and administration, Gaza risks sliding into a state of perpetual conflict. The situation is already precarious, with both sides trading accusations of violations. Any failure to address these issues could lead to a return to violence, making it increasingly difficult to achieve lasting peace.
The Qatari diplomat's warnings come as the world waits with bated breath for Trump to ensure the ceasefire holds and his loose framework for Gaza's future is turned into reality on the ground. However, this will be a long and difficult process, and the plan's vaguest commitment towards Palestinian self-rule and sovereignty has been met with skepticism from Netanyahu's government.
. And the Qatari diplomat's warning about it slipping into a 'no war, no peace' scenario is super valid. I mean, we all want to see a lasting peace, but how can that happen if there's not even a clear plan for Gaza's future? The lack of progress on setting up an international security force and administration is a major issue... it's like, we're just patching things together without thinking about the bigger picture 
. And what's with all this skepticism from Netanyahu's government? Can't they see that if they don't take Gaza seriously, more bloodshed will happen? 
idk how much more violence we can take its already super tragic for those 100+ ppl killed in airstrikes yesterday 
guess that means more uncertainty for gaza's future 
. And honestly, can't we all just get along? 
It's like, Israel and Hamas are trying to out-belligerent each other... meanwhile, who's gonna throw the tantrum-tossing tantrums on behalf of the Palestinians? 
Anyway, I guess what I'm saying is that Qatar's diplomatic efforts are cool and all 
, but we need more substance here, like a solid plan for Gaza's future. And by "solid plan," I mean something that doesn't make me want to pull my hair out 
. We need to get that international security force up and running ASAP or else Gaza is gonna spiral out of control 
. I drew a simple diagram to show what I mean:
. It's not rocket science, folks! We've seen this happen before, and it never ends well 
. Let's hope the international community steps up and provides that serious assurances to keep the peace 
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. It's time for the international community to put its money where its mouth is 
. Let's work together to create a lasting peace in Gaza 
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. I mean, how can we be sure that an international security force will actually work in practice? 
. Still, I don't want to rule out the possibility of a peaceful resolution entirely 
. We need to keep pushing for a more lasting solution that addresses the root causes of the conflict 
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. THE QATARI DIPLOMAT IS RIGHT, THOUGH - WE NEED TO SEE SOME PROGRESS ON THAT INTERNATIONAL SECURITY FORCE AND ADMINISTRATION ASAP! 
I MEAN, 100 PEOPLE DEAD ISN'T EXACTLY "A NO WAR, NO PEACE" SCENARIO... IT'S MORE LIKE "NO PLAN, NO PEACE" 