Summary
Qatar’s prime minister and other international leaders warned that the ceasefire in Gaza is fragile and may fail without quick progress towards a lasting peace. They stressed the need for Israeli military withdrawal and improved conditions for Palestinians. Human rights concerns are growing due to ongoing violence and violations of the ceasefire.
Key Facts
- Qatar’s prime minister said the current situation is only a pause in fighting, not a complete ceasefire.
- Turkish and Norwegian officials called for U.S. intervention to maintain the peace process.
- Turkey and other Muslim-majority countries proposed sending troops to Gaza for stability, but Israel opposes Turkish involvement.
- Israel has reportedly committed 600 ceasefire violations since October 10, leading to the deaths of at least 360 Palestinians.
- Egypt suggested deploying an international force to monitor the ceasefire and verify compliance.
- A group of Muslim-majority nations criticized Israel’s plan for the Rafah crossing, which they say could displace Palestinians permanently.
- UNICEF highlighted that children in Gaza continue to face danger despite the ceasefire.
- Saudi officials urged global focus on the broader Palestinian fight for rights, not just the Gaza conflict.
