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The Day · Monday 8 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 including the West Bank. This position underlines the broader view that addressing the situation in Gaza alone does not ensure lasting peace without taking into account the realities in the West Bank.

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 said that a ceasefire in Gaza cannot be considered complete without addressing the situation in the West Bank. This statement comes amid ongoing discussions related to the truce in Gaza, as regional and international actors continue efforts to secure a lasting end to hostilities. From its side, Qatar has reiterated its standpoint that peace and stability in the occupied Palestinian territories depend on a comprehensive approach that includes both Gaza and the West Bank.

According to the Qatari prime minister, any partial solution that isolates Gaza from the broader Palestinian context undermines the goal of achieving a sustainable ceasefire. The emphasis remains on the interconnectedness of Gaza and the West Bank in any political or diplomatic framework aimed at ending the conflict. Meanwhile, calls continue to grow for a unified Palestinian approach that respects the rights and aspirations of the people in both regions.

In addition to diplomatic engagements, remarks by the Qatari prime minister reflect a broader stance within the region that underscores the importance of ensuring that the ceasefire covers all areas affected by the occupation and resistance. The strategic focus remains centered on the principle that justice and peace cannot be fragmented or delayed selectively.

Observers see the Qatari position as aligning with wider regional sentiments that challenge isolated negotiations. From its position, Doha remains committed to fostering solutions that incorporate the full Palestinian experience, in Gaza, the West Bank, and beyond. This includes confronting realities on the ground that continue to impact the daily lives of Palestinians living under occupation and siege.

Ground reports from across the occupied territories continue to highlight the disconnection between ceasefires announced in Gaza and the prevailing military and administrative conditions in the West Bank. Resistance movements and civil society activists have frequently echoed the idea that peace cannot be segmented by geography or limited to temporary pauses in aggression.

As talks proceed on various regional levels, the remarks by the Qatari prime minister inject a critical dimension into ongoing diplomatic narratives. The linkage of Gaza with the West Bank in ceasefire considerations reiterates the necessity of inclusive political strategies. Such approaches aim to elevate the struggle of all Palestinians against continued violations and displacement.

The developments underscore a persistent reality: that the ceasefire in Gaza, while important, represents only one part of a broader conflict that spans geography, society, and historical injustice. Meanwhile, voices across the resistance spectrum maintain that any effort toward stability must recognize and involve all sectors and areas of Palestinian life, particularly the enduring resistance from the West Bank.

8 Dec, 00:01

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