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The Day · Sunday 7 December 2025

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Qatari Prime Minister: Gaza Ceasefire Incomplete Without West Bank

The Qatari prime minister has stated that any ceasefire in Gaza remains incomplete without addressing the situation in the West Bank. This highlights continuing concerns regarding the broader scope of the Palestinian struggle and reinforces calls for an inclusive approach to the ceasefire process.

QALQILYA, WEST BANK – DECEMBER 4: Israeli soldiers surround the Kefr Saba neighborhood after organizing a raid in Qalqilya, West Bank on December 4, 2025. ( Issam Rimawi – Anadolu Agency )

The Qatari prime minister has declared that a ceasefire in Gaza cannot be considered complete without including the West Bank. This statement underscores a position that links developments in Gaza to the broader Palestinian context, emphasizing the necessity of addressing the status of the West Bank in any ceasefire arrangements.

In his remarks, the Qatari leader pointed to the need for a comprehensive scope when engaging in ceasefire discussions, highlighting that limiting efforts to Gaza alone leaves critical elements of the conflict unresolved. The perspective reflects a broader discourse among actors in the Palestinian arena, particularly regarding the indivisible nature of Palestinian geography and struggle.

The focus on the West Bank comes as ceasefire efforts in Gaza continue to gain regional and international attention. From its side, Qatar maintains a visible role in these discussions, emphasizing consistency in its approach to the Palestinian issue. The refusal to separate the West Bank from Gaza in ceasefire negotiations reflects ongoing concerns over fragmentation in Palestinian territories.

Meanwhile, the statement also affirms a position that recognizes the West Bank as central to any durable resolution, rather than a secondary or unrelated front. The Qatari prime minister’s comments appear aimed at reinforcing the argument that peace cannot be piecemeal, and that justice in Gaza is incomplete so long as the West Bank remains excluded from ceasefire arrangements.

In addition, the remarks point to a collective resistance perspective that views the West Bank and Gaza as interconnected sites of struggle. This articulation by a regional leader aligns with sentiments widely held among the Palestinian people, who continue to experience military occupation, daily restrictions, and systemic division across both territories.

The statement, while brief, signals an insistence on a holistic approach—one that refuses interim solutions that fail to address the root causes of continued confrontation in both Gaza and the West Bank. By stating that a Gaza ceasefire remains incomplete without the West Bank, the Qatari prime minister reinforces that efforts must not neglect one in favor of temporary quiet in the other.

Resistance groups, activists, and observers focused on Palestinian unity have echoed similar positions in the past, urging mediators and regional actors to sustain pressure for comprehensive progress. The focus on inclusiveness signals a rejection of narrow frameworks and highlights the centrality of the West Bank in the broader Palestinian resistance narrative.

This declaration comes amid ongoing developments in Gaza, yet it firmly brings the spotlight back to the West Bank, emphasizing a conviction that true cessation of violence and durable stability cannot be achieved without full recognition of the interconnected Palestinian territories. The Qatari leadership, thus, positions itself clearly within the framework that peace and ceasefire must reflect the full reality on the ground—in both Gaza and the West Bank, without exclusion or compromise on either front.

7 Dec, 22:01

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