Qatar and Egypt have condemned recent Israeli airstrikes in Gaza and called for an immediate ceasefire. They are pressing for international intervention to ensure compliance with the ceasefire agreements from January, as ongoing negotiations may pave the way for peace and potential exchanges between hostages and prisoners.
Following a series of airstrikes by Israel in Gaza, Qatar and Egypt have called for renewed ceasefire discussions, denouncing the escalation of violence. The foreign ministry of Qatar warned that the increasing military actions by Israel threaten to destabilize the region’s security, as cited by News.Az referencing The Times of Israel.
Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani of Qatar has emphasized the necessity for international intervention to ensure an immediate ceasefire and compliance with the existing Gaza ceasefire agreements made in January. This comes amidst ongoing collaboration between Egypt and Qatar to facilitate a revival of the ceasefire negotiations.
A former Egyptian official has reported that both countries are coordinating efforts to swiftly engage with Israel regarding the ceasefire. Egypt is reaching out to the United States to apply pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to agree to a cessation of hostilities to initiate peace talks.
Recent meetings included an Israeli delegation in Cairo discussing ceasefire terms, along with another team that visited Doha. The initial ceasefire-hostage release agreement, established on January 19, resulted in the return of 33 Israeli hostages, along with five Thai nationals, in exchange for around 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. While this agreement expired on March 1, active negotiations have kept the fighting from reigniting significantly, despite Israel’s blockade of aid to Gaza following Hamas’s halting of captive releases.
In conclusion, Qatar and Egypt’s urgent call for ceasefire negotiations highlights regional concerns regarding escalating violence between Israel and Gaza. Both nations are actively seeking international support to restore peace and have been working to facilitate discussions with Israel. The existing ceasefire agreement remains pivotal as regional powers navigate the complexities of hostage exchanges and subsequent negotiations.
Original Source: news.az
