In their Tuesday editorials, Qatari newspapers highlighted the international diplomatic communications conducted by Qatar with various international partners and organizations to emphasize the urgent need for an immediate ceasefire, de-escalation, and the continuous entry of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, highlighted the phone call discussion held by HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani with HE US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the latest developments in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories, the updates of the joint mediation efforts, and the tensions in the Middle East, stressing the need for calm and de-escalation in the region.
Likewise, the newspapers noted that HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi emphasized, during his meeting with HE Minister for the Middle East and North Africa at the British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Hamish Falco
ner, the importance of reaching an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and accelerating the entry of humanitarian aid.
The only way to achieve sustainable peace is a permanent ceasefire agreement that leads to serious talks and a political process that results in a comprehensive, lasting, and just settlement of the Palestinian issue in accordance with international legitimacy resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative, the papers said.
Al-Raya newspaper stated that Qatar’s diplomatic talks with international partners and organizations stem from Qatar’s principle of resolving crises through mediation and peaceful means.
Over the past 10 months, Qatar has spared no effort in seeking a lasting solution to the crisis. On Monday, HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs received a phone call from HE US Secretary of State, and for the second time in days, from HE Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt, where they discussed the latest developments i
n Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories, the progress of joint mediation efforts, and ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Qatar has reiterated that the only solution to the Palestinian issue is the two-state solution, the paper added.
In this context, HE Minister of State for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a phone call with HE Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), where they discussed ways to remove obstacles to the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, emphasizing Qatar’s continued support for the UNRWA, whose responsibilities have doubled in light of the current catastrophic humanitarian situation experienced by innocent civilians in the Gaza Strip. Similarly, HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs echoed the same sentiment in London.
Al-Raya concluded by stating that Qatar has affirmed that the aggression, assassination, or escalation will not lead to the rel
ease of Israeli hostages nor bring security and stability to the region or the citizens of Israel. Serious negotiations are the only way to lead to a fair solution acceptable to all.
Al-Sharq newspaper said that amid the highly concerning developments in the Middle East, Qatari diplomacy is working to prevent the expansion of violence and stop the bloodshed in Gaza, renewing its call for all parties to de-escalate and exercise maximum restraint.
The newspaper pointed out that, as part of these efforts, HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs discussed the latest developments in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories, the joint mediation efforts, and ongoing tensions in a phone call with HE US Secretary of State.
The newspaper continued, stating that HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated the importance of reaching an immediate ceasefire and accelerating the entry of humanitarian aid into the strip during his meeting with HE Minister for the Middle East and North
Africa at the British Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office.
Alongside diplomatic efforts, Qatar continues its humanitarian support for Gaza. HE Minister of State for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Doha condemns the systematic Israeli targeting of UNRWA and stresses the necessity of providing sufficient funding for the agency, noting Qatar’s increase in funding to the agency by 25 million USD.
Al-Sharq concluded its editorial by reiterating that Qatar reaffirms that the only guarantee for achieving sustainable peace is a permanent ceasefire agreement leading to serious talks and a political process that results in a comprehensive, lasting, and just settlement of the Palestinian issue in accordance with international legitimacy resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative. (MORE)
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Source: Qatar News Agency
