Qatar Leads Diplomatic Efforts in Gaza Ceasefire Talks Amid Regional Support

US President Donald Trump expressed gratitude to Qatar for its mediation efforts in achieving a ceasefire deal in the Gaza Strip, as the US advances negotiations on the next phase of its 20-point Gaza plan. Qatar has emphasized the collective responsibility of the international community to ensure the success of the ceasefire's first phase, highlighting its role alongside Egypt and the US in securing humanitarian truces and facilitating prisoner releases. Qatar also condemned Israeli settlement expansions and laws aimed at asserting sovereignty over the West Bank, urging international action to halt these policies. India praised the Gaza Peace Agreement and the roles of the US, Qatar, and Egypt in its formation, underscoring the importance of dialogue, diplomacy, and a two-state solution for lasting peace. The Gulf Cooperation Council, represented by Kuwait, commended the ceasefire agreement and stressed the need for Palestinian territorial unity as essential for establishing an independent Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders. Despite progress, challenges remain, including incomplete phases of the agreement and ongoing Israeli strikes and humanitarian blockades in Gaza.