• Qatar’s PM insists ceasefire in Gaza is incomplete without full Israeli withdrawal.
• Concerns grow over continued violence despite the ceasefire established on October 10.
• International stabilisation force discussions continue among Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt.
• Potential contributions of Muslim-majority nations to the force remain uncertain.
• High-level diplomatic talks are ongoing to further the peace process in the region.

Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has stated that the ceasefire in Gaza, which took effect on October 10, cannot be regarded as complete without a full withdrawal of Israeli forces. He emphasized that peace in the region is contingent upon restoring stability and allowing free movement for Palestinians, which is currently not feasible. “Now we are at the critical moment … A ceasefire cannot be completed unless there is a full withdrawal of the Israeli forces,” Sheikh Mohammed remarked during a panel discussion at the Doha Forum, underscoring the fragility of the current situation, as reported by Dawn and South China Morning Post.

Israel's ongoing military actions in Gaza have raised concerns, as local authorities reported that violence has not ceased since the truce, with new hostilities causing casualties. On a single day, reports indicated that at least seven Palestinians lost their lives due to Israeli fire in areas like Beit Lahiya and Jabalia, pointing to more than 600 violations of the ceasefire within the first seven weeks, according to Channel News Asia and Al Jazeera.

The second phase of the ceasefire agreement calls for the establishment of an international stabilisation force, with discussions ongoing regarding which nations will contribute. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan highlighted that the first objective of this force “should be to separate Palestinians from the Israelis.” However, the specifics around troop contributions remain unresolved as many countries express hesitation about participating, particularly concerning Israel’s stance towards potential Turkish involvement, as noted by Middle East Eye and Reuters.

As mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and the United States convene to discuss the way forward, the Qatari Prime Minister and his counterparts urge the necessity for urgent progress to avert further escalation in hostilities. The international community is being called upon to take decisive steps to ensure a framework for peace, as delays risk further destabilizing the situation in Gaza, according to Dawn, South China Morning Post, Channel News Asia, and Al Jazeera.