Doha: Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani stated that the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip will be incomplete without addressing the situation in the West Bank.

According to Anadolu Agency, the prime minister emphasized Qatar's commitment to regional stability, which he sees as integral to its national security. Speaking at the Doha Forum 2025, Sheikh Mohammed highlighted Qatar's approach of diplomacy, investment, and strategic partnerships to project influence rather than through military means. This method, he noted, is Qatar's unique contribution to global conflict resolution.

He elaborated on Qatar's efforts to mediate disputes, asserting the nation's role in maintaining open communication with all involved parties. Sheikh Mohammed stressed that without such openness, disputes cannot be effectively resolved. Since 2013, Qatar's progress in this domain has been attributed to its engagement with all stakeholders.

The Qatari leader highlighted the need to address the root causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He argued that resolving the situation in Gaza alone is insufficient and stressed the importance of considering the West Bank and fulfilling Palestinian national aspirations. Sheikh Mohammed described the current moment as decisive for the Gaza ceasefire, with mediators collaborating on the second phase of the agreement, which he termed another interim step.

Qatar, along with Trkiye, Egypt, and the United States, is involved in shaping the next phase of the ceasefire. The initial deal, effective from October 10, ended a two-year Israeli conflict that resulted in over 70,000 deaths and nearly 171,000 injuries since October 2023. The first phase of the agreement includes exchanging Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, rebuilding Gaza, and establishing a new governing structure excluding Hamas.