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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 agreement involving Gaza remains incomplete if it does not include the West Bank. The statement draws attention to the broader Palestinian territories and the necessity for comprehensive solutions beyond Gaza alone.

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 said that a ceasefire in Gaza cannot be considered complete without including the West Bank. Speaking on the ongoing situation, he emphasized that focusing solely on one part of the Palestinian territories undermines the integrity of any potential resolution. The call reflects growing concerns about partial approaches to ceasefire agreements and the exclusion of key areas affected by the conflict.

From its side, the Qatari leadership continues to signal that any durable calm must address the situation across both Gaza and the West Bank. The prime minister indicated that ignoring the latter risks prolonging instability and fragmenting efforts toward de-escalation. Meanwhile, resistance groups and local communities in both regions have demanded acknowledgment of their shared struggle and unified resistance against occupation.

The statement comes at a critical time, as local and international actors examine proposals that focus primarily on Gaza. However, according to the Qatari position, such a focus is insufficient without the inclusion of West Bank developments. The Qatari prime minister’s words suggest a stance rooted in solidarity and a comprehensive view of Palestinian territory.

In addition, the remarks underline the interconnectedness between events in Gaza and those in the West Bank, a reality often sidelined in ceasefire negotiations. The people of the West Bank continue to face pressure and confrontation, parallel to those experienced in Gaza. According to the statement, true cessation must extend to all Palestinian areas to gain meaningful traction.

Observers note that the Qatari position reiterates a long-standing call for unity among Palestinian regions in the face of ongoing divisions and occupation policies. The exclusion of the West Bank from key diplomatic arrangements has drawn critique from Palestinian voices committed to resistance and justice. The Qatari prime minister’s stance places renewed emphasis on territorial cohesiveness and the indivisibility of the resistance front.

Meanwhile, discussions around ceasefire terms continue, with various parties weighing partial versus full-region agreements. The Qatari intervention signals a warning against segmented deals that fail to address the broader picture. The statement draws attention to the dangers of division and the importance of unity in political and resistance efforts.

Calls for a comprehensive ceasefire come amid growing tension in multiple Palestinian areas. The Qatari prime minister’s remarks align with a broader sentiment among populations who resist segmented political deals and call for recognition of equal suffering and struggle across territories.

In their message, leadership from Qatar reinforces a field-centered understanding of the resistance movement. It calls for international attention not just on Gaza under siege, but also on the ongoing conditions across the West Bank. According to the Qatari prime minister, ignoring one while addressing the other leaves the ceasefire fundamentally incomplete.

7 Dec, 23:31

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