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SvennoJ on 07 December 2024
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Qatar’s PM says genocide unfolding before our eyes in Gaza

World leaders are meeting in Qatar’s capital Doha to discuss global challenges and policies. Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani spoke at the forum.


More from Amos Hochstein at the Doha Forum

We have more for you from the US special Middle East envoy, from his comments at the 22nd edition of the talks in Qatar.

  • The top Biden diplomat, who helped broker the ceasefire in Lebanon,  hailed the shaky truce and discussed what this means for the country going forward.
  • In order for the truce deal to have come about, “there had to be a de-linkage between Gaza and Lebanon,” said Hochstein. “I think the vast majority of Lebanese never accepted the linkage,” he claimed. Prior to Israel’s escalation of attacks on Lebanon, Hezbollah had said it would not accept a ceasefire with Israel before a ceasefire in Gaza was achieved.
  • “The flow of weaponry coming in from Syria” is also key to the ceasefire holding, Hochstein said, adding that current events in Syria will therefore affect Lebanon as well.
  • “If you’re Lebanese, this is your [moment], to stand up and just say, we want to take Lebanon back. And not do it at the dinner parties, but to do it, you know, on the street and in politics and … in parliament,” the diplomat said, adding that Hezbollah is now weakened after Israeli attacks.
  • “The Israelis will be making their withdrawal out of Lebanon completely,” Hochstein also said, a “great indicator” of the ceasefire’s success.


‘We want an integrated Palestine compromising West Bank, Gaza’: Norway

Norway says it wants to see an “integrated Palestine” which includes the occupied West Bank and Gaza.

During the 22nd Doha Forum panel, Norway’s Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said “we want an integrated Palestine comprising West Bank, Gaza, and relevant parts of Jerusalem.

“I believe the message now from this region is that that is perfectly doable. There might actually be a major deal, but it has to happen with Palestine,” Eide added. “It’s not one conflict, but there is a root conflict that connects to all of them, which is the absence of a solution to the Palestinian question.”


Qatar resumes Gaza ceasefire mediation after monthlong pause

Qatar has recommitted itself to mediating the Gaza ceasefire negotiations, as announced by Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani at the 22nd Doha Forum.

The move comes after Qatar had suspended mediation efforts nearly a month ago, citing a lack of “seriousness” from the parties involved in negotiations.

Sheikh Mohammed emphasised that Qatar’s decision to re-enter talks was driven by a renewed momentum in the negotiations, particularly after the election of US President Donald Trump.

In his address, the Qatari Prime Minister highlighted the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, stressing that its effect was spreading to neighbouring Lebanon and Syria. He underscored the urgent need to make every possible effort to end the suffering of the people of Gaza.