Egypt and Qatar Urge Full Implementation of Gaza Ceasefire Deal Amid Fragile Truce

Egypt and Qatar are urging full implementation of the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, which includes a truce and prisoner exchange between Israel and Palestinian groups. They also support advancing the US-backed 20-point peace plan and moving toward the next phase involving troop withdrawals, aid delivery, and reconstruction. However, the ceasefire remains fragile amid continued tensions and reports of ongoing violence since the conflict began in 2023.

Egypt and Qatar have both stressed the urgent need to fully implement the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, which includes a halt in hostilities and a prisoner exchange between Israel and Palestinian factions. The two countries reiterated that progress on the agreement is essential for preventing further escalation and stabilizing the wider region.
The discussion took place between Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. Both sides reportedly focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors, while also maintaining close coordination on regional political developments. They emphasized that continued joint efforts are necessary to protect shared Arab interests and support broader regional security.
A key part of their talks centered on the implementation of the US-backed peace framework introduced by Donald Trump, which outlines a 20-point plan aimed at ending the Gaza conflict. The plan includes the release of Israeli captives, a phased Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, the establishment of a technocratic administration to govern the territory, and the deployment of an international stabilisation force to oversee security and humanitarian access. It also calls for the disarmament of Hamas as part of a long-term political settlement.
Despite these diplomatic efforts, the situation on the ground remains fragile. Mediators from Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye have continued negotiations in Cairo aimed at advancing the next phase of the agreement, but reports suggest ongoing violations and mutual accusations that have slowed progress. The second phase of the deal is expected to include further Israeli troop withdrawals, expanded humanitarian aid delivery, and preparations for reconstruction efforts under international supervision.
The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains severe, with Palestinian authorities reporting a massive toll since the start of the conflict in October 2023. Tens of thousands have been killed and many more injured, with the majority reported to be women and children, according to local figures. Even after the ceasefire that took effect in October 2025, authorities say that hundreds have still been killed and thousands injured in continued incidents, underscoring the fragility of the truce.
As diplomatic efforts continue, Egypt and Qatar have positioned themselves as key mediators pushing for sustained calm and a pathway toward long-term stability, while international stakeholders continue to monitor developments closely amid fears that the ceasefire could collapse without full implementation of its terms.