Qatari and Egyptian officials have urged Israeli withdrawal and the deployment of an international stabilisation force as crucial steps towards fully implementing a fragile Gaza ceasefire deal. The US-backed plan, which has largely halted fighting in the region, calls for Israel to withdraw behind a "yellow line" within Gaza's borders and for the Palestinian militant group Hamas to release living hostages and hand over the remains of deceased militants.
However, sticking points remain over the implementation of the second phase, including Hamas's disarmament. The group, which has repeatedly rejected disarmament under a 20-point plan first outlined by former US President Donald Trump, has said it is willing to hand over its weapons in Gaza on condition that Israel ends its occupation.
"We need to deploy this force as soon as possible on the ground because one party, which is Israel, is every day violating the ceasefire," Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said at a diplomatic conference. Arab and Muslim nations have been hesitant to participate in the new force, which could end up fighting Palestinian militants.
Turkey's foreign minister Hakan Fidan also called for the deployment of an international stabilisation force, saying its first goal should be to separate Palestinians from Israelis. However, Turkey's efforts to join the force are viewed unfavourably in Israel.
The Egyptian and Qatari officials met on Saturday to discuss the implementation of the peace agreement, with both stressing the importance of continuing efforts to move forward. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, the Qatari premier, said "now we are at the critical moment" for implementing the deal.
A key sticking point is the reopening of Gaza's Rafah crossing on the border with Egypt, which Israel has announced will be opened only for residents to exit the Gaza Strip. Egyptian officials have swiftly denied agreeing to such a move, insisting it should be opened both ways.
The ceasefire plan calls for a "lasting solution that provides justice for both people", according to Sheikh Mohammed. However, deadly incidents of Israeli forces firing on Palestinians in the vicinity of the yellow line since the ceasefire went into effect remain a major concern.
As negotiations continue over the implementation of the peace agreement, officials are under pressure to ensure its success, with some warning that failure could lead to further violence and instability in the region.
However, sticking points remain over the implementation of the second phase, including Hamas's disarmament. The group, which has repeatedly rejected disarmament under a 20-point plan first outlined by former US President Donald Trump, has said it is willing to hand over its weapons in Gaza on condition that Israel ends its occupation.
"We need to deploy this force as soon as possible on the ground because one party, which is Israel, is every day violating the ceasefire," Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said at a diplomatic conference. Arab and Muslim nations have been hesitant to participate in the new force, which could end up fighting Palestinian militants.
Turkey's foreign minister Hakan Fidan also called for the deployment of an international stabilisation force, saying its first goal should be to separate Palestinians from Israelis. However, Turkey's efforts to join the force are viewed unfavourably in Israel.
The Egyptian and Qatari officials met on Saturday to discuss the implementation of the peace agreement, with both stressing the importance of continuing efforts to move forward. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, the Qatari premier, said "now we are at the critical moment" for implementing the deal.
A key sticking point is the reopening of Gaza's Rafah crossing on the border with Egypt, which Israel has announced will be opened only for residents to exit the Gaza Strip. Egyptian officials have swiftly denied agreeing to such a move, insisting it should be opened both ways.
The ceasefire plan calls for a "lasting solution that provides justice for both people", according to Sheikh Mohammed. However, deadly incidents of Israeli forces firing on Palestinians in the vicinity of the yellow line since the ceasefire went into effect remain a major concern.
As negotiations continue over the implementation of the peace agreement, officials are under pressure to ensure its success, with some warning that failure could lead to further violence and instability in the region.
I just read about this ceasefire deal in Gaza and I'm still trying to wrap my head around it... like what's the point of all these talks if Israel is gonna keep violating the ceasefire? 
We need an international force on the ground ASAP to make sure everyone's following the rules, but at the same time, Hamas has legit concerns about disarmament. It feels like we're stuck in this never-ending cycle of negotiations and violence. Can't we just find a way for both sides to coexist peacefully? 
The fact that Turkey is being viewed unfavorably by Israel is also really concerning - it's like the more international pressure, the less willing they are to compromise. What do you guys think will happen next with this whole thing? 
. Like, what's with the different versions of disarmament? And why can't they just open that Rafah crossing both ways already?! 
It's like they're making it harder for themselves to keep the peace.
We've seen enough conflicts in that region without adding more fuel to the fire.
. I don't get why they can't just agree on everything...like, the reopening of the Rafah crossing? 
Is it really too much to ask for both sides to compromise? 
It's like, can't they just get along? 
The international stabilisation force thing is a great idea, but I'm not sure it's gonna work if the Arab and Muslim nations don't participate fully. 
...like, a clear timeline for implementation and stuff. It feels like they're just winging it and hoping for the best 
I'm soooo worried about Gaza 
! Israel's gotta pull back from that "yellow line" ASAP 
. The US and friends are all like "peace" but Israel's still violating the ceasefire every day 
I think this Qatari and Egyptian plan is a step in the right direction for Gaza 
about its "yellow line" withdrawal idea 
. It's like, come on, Israel, it's time to take responsibility for its actions and give Gaza some space 
. I'm also worried that the international stabilisation force thing might not fly with Arab and Muslim nations... they're just gonna end up fighting Palestinian militants 
that some leaders are willing to listen and make amends 
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what really worries me is that arab and muslim nations are hesitant to join the international stabilisation force, like how can they trust that it won't end up fighting palestinian militants?