{"id":2518343,"date":"2025-12-06T15:45:02","date_gmt":"2025-12-06T20:45:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-hamas-ceasefire-has-reached-critical-moment-qatar\/"},"modified":"2025-12-06T15:46:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-06T20:46:38","slug":"israel-hamas-ceasefire-has-reached-critical-moment-qatar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-hamas-ceasefire-has-reached-critical-moment-qatar\/","title":{"rendered":"Israel-Hamas ceasefire has reached &#8216;critical moment&#8217;: Qatar"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fisrael-hamas-ceasefire-has-reached-critical-moment-qatar%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2518343&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The Prime Minister of Qatar stated that the Israel-Hamas ceasefire is at a &#8220;critical moment&#8221; as both sides prepare for the next phase of peace efforts based on former President Donald Trump&#8217;s plan to end the Gaza conflict. Qatar, along with the U.S., Egypt, and Turkey, is one of the key mediators of the October Gaza peace deal. The current situation is described as a temporary pause rather than a full ceasefire,as issues such as Israeli troop withdrawal and stability in Gaza remain unresolved.<\/p>\n<p>The frist phase of the ceasefire is nearing completion following Hamas&#8217;s release of almost all Israeli hostages, except for one who was killed. This exchange was part of the initial truce terms, which also included a temporary halt to fighting, partial Israeli military withdrawal, and humanitarian aid. However, clashes have continued, partly due to hamas&#8217;s refusal to disarm, with the details of Gaza&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/poll-majority-of-palestinians-want-hamas-control-over-gaza-strip-when-war-ends\/\" title=\"Survey: Most Palestinians Prefer Hamas Rule in Gaza Post-Conflict\">post-war governance<\/a> and international policing yet to be finalized.<\/p>\n<p>Trump is expected to announce a new governance structure for Gaza, including a transitional &#8220;Board of Peace&#8221; which he will chair, around mid-December. The U.S.-backed plan does not promise an independent Palestinian state, a position held by Israel and the Trump management. Qatar&#8217;s Prime Minister, however, supports Palestinian statehood as essential for lasting peace, emphasizing that the conflict&#8217;s roots extend beyond Gaza to broader Palestinian rights.<\/p>\n<p>the ceasefire process remains fragile, with <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >significant diplomatic efforts ongoing<\/a> to achieve a extensive and lasting resolution to the conflict.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Israel-Hamas ceasefire has reached &lsquo;critical moment&rsquo; ahead of second phase: Qatari prime minister<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2422099\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>The prime minister of <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/qatar\/\">Qatar<\/a> said on Saturday that the Israel-Hamas ceasefire has reached a &ldquo;critical moment&rdquo; as both sides prepare for the next phase of President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\">Donald Trump<\/a>&lsquo;s peace plan to end the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/gaza\/\">Gaza<\/a> war.<\/p>\n<p>Qatar is one of the four key mediators responsible for brokering the Gaza peace deal in October. The other three mediators are the United States, Egypt, and Turkey.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3909582\/mass-shooting-south-africa-11-dead-3-children\/\">Mass shooting at a South African bar leaves 11 dead, including 3 children<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3909507\/russia-barrage-on-ukraine-cut-power-from-nuclear-power-plant\/\">Russia&#8217;s overnight barrage on Ukraine amid peace talks temporarily cut power from nuclear power plant<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3909455\/israeli-president-anti-israel-tiktok-message-turn-young-americans-against-ally\/\">Israeli president slams anti-Israel &#8216;TikTok message&#8217; for turning young Americans against Middle Eastern ally<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>The Qatari leader said his government is working with the U.S. to pave the way for the second phase, one step closer toward a permanent ceasefire.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3895131\/democrats-should-temper-expectations-2026-blue-wave\/\">DEMOCRATS NEED TO TEMPER THEIR EXPECTATIONS OF A 2026 BLUE WAVE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;What we have just done is a pause,&rdquo; Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani told the Doha Forum. &ldquo;We cannot consider it yet a ceasefire.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;A ceasefire cannot be completed unless there is a full withdrawal of Israeli forces, there is stability back in Gaza, people can go in and out, which is not the case today,&rdquo; he said.<\/p>\n<p>The first phase is close to winding down after <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/hamas\/\">Hamas<\/a> returned all but one of the remaining Israeli hostages who were held captive in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023. The last hostage, identified as Ran Gvili, is dead. His remains are located somewhere in the Palestinian-controlled territory.<\/p>\n<p>Hamas conducted the hostage transfer in exchange for <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/israel\/\">Israel<\/a> releasing Palestinian prisoners.<\/p>\n<p>Other terms in the initial truce included a temporary cessation of fighting, a partial withdrawal of the Israeli military, and humanitarian aid provisions. Despite the tentative agreement, both Israel and Hamas have clashed in recent weeks as the terrorist group refuses to disarm.<\/p>\n<p>Hamas&rsquo;s pending disarmament is entirely dependent on what the post-war Gaza government and international police force look like, Turkish Foreign Affairs Minister Hakan Fidan said on Saturday. Those details have not been finalized yet.<\/p>\n<p>Trump plans to announce the new governance structure for Gaza by Christmas, according to <em><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/2025\/12\/04\/gaza-board-of-peace-trump-plan\">Axios<\/a><\/em>. Part of the second phase includes a transitional Board of Peace, which Trump will chair himself. The president is expected to make that announcement on Dec. 15, Israeli outlet <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.i24news.tv\/en\/news\/israel-at-war\/artc-exclusive-trump-to-unveil-board-of-peace-on-december-15-amid-israeli-concerns-over-hamas-disarmament\">i24NEWS<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S.-backed peace plan does not guarantee the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, a demand that the Israeli government and Trump administration oppose. Qatar&rsquo;s prime minister, however, backs the idea. He argues that is the only way for lasting peace in the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/middle-east\/\">Middle East<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;If we are just resolving what happened in Gaza, the catastrophe that happened in the last two years, it&rsquo;s not enough,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;There is a root for this conflict. And this conflict is not only about Gaza.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3905209\/trump-peace-plan-passes-knesset-despite-boycott\/\">TRUMP PEACE PLAN PASSES IN KNESSET DESPITE BOYCOTT OVER MENTION OF PALESTINIAN STATEHOOD<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s about Gaza. It&rsquo;s about the West Bank. It&rsquo;s about the rights of the Palestinians for their state,&rdquo; he added. &ldquo;We are hoping that we can work together with the U.S. administration to achieve this vision at the end of the day.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/pope-leo-xiv\/\">Pope Leo XIV<\/a> recently said a two-state solution is the only way to resolve the conflict in Gaza. Despite his <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3902132\/pope-leo-two-state-solution-israel-palestine\/\">public appeal<\/a>, the U.S. and Israel are unlikely to change their hard-line stance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Israel-Hamas ceasefire at &#8216;critical moment&#8217; before phase two<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2159,"featured_media":2518344,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/AP25286640326976.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[13427,50400,4671,32219,7823],"class_list":["post-2518343","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-ceasefire","tag-hamas-2","tag-israel","tag-middle-east-conflict","tag-qatar"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/AP25286640326976.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2518343","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2159"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2518343"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2518343\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2518347,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2518343\/revisions\/2518347"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2518344"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2518343"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2518343"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2518343"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}