Khalid Tawalbeh
Doha
Advisor to the Prime Minister and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari has confirmed that negotiations over a potential ceasefire in Gaza are in their final stages, with hopes high for a resolution.
Speaking during the weekly media briefing on Monday, Al Ansari emphasized that while optimism is warranted, caution must prevail until the deal is finalized.
"We are at the brink of a historic agreement, but it’s crucial not to get ahead of ourselves,” he said.
"Ongoing talks in Doha have reached advanced stages, focusing on alleviating the suffering of the people in Gaza and ensuring stability in the region. We remain hopeful that these negotiations will soon lead to a decisive agreement, bringing much-needed relief and peace to all,” Al Ansari added.
He clarified that the draft agreement had already been presented to both Israel and Hamas, with ongoing discussions aimed at ironing out the final details.
He went on to explain that while there is no set timeline for announcing the agreement, Qatar remains optimistic about the outcome, stressing that the final stages are focused on implementation.
The spokesperson also underscored Qatar’s unwavering stance on ending the Israeli occupation of Palestine, asserting that any decisions regarding Gaza’s governance post-agreement would be determined by the Palestinian people themselves.
"This is a Palestinian decision, and Qatar’s role is to mediate and ensure the agreement’s guarantees,” Al Ansari emphasized.
He also praised international and regional support for Qatar’s mediation efforts, particularly from the US."We appreciate the support of the Biden administration and the incoming Trump administration, significant progress has been made in resolving issues between Hamas and Israel during the talks in Doha. These efforts mark a crucial step toward lasting peace,” he added.