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Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said on Tuesday that U.S. President Donald Trump's Gaza plan remains in its initial stages and requires further development through negotiations, particularly regarding Israeli withdrawal zones and Gaza's administration.
"The Gaza plan's main objective is to stop the war. However, the plan needs clarification and more negotiations, especially on areas where Israel must withdraw and Gaza's administration," Al Thani told Qatar-based Al Jazeera television.
Qatar, along with Egypt, has delivered the proposal to Hamas leadership. "Discussions occurred within a general framework. Hamas responded responsibly, saying they would review the proposal. The final position will be announced after consultation with other Palestinian groups," Al Thani said.
The Qatari prime minister emphasized that while the plan points to Palestinian governance in Gaza, this issue requires detailed negotiations with Washington. He stressed Qatar's priority is "stopping the war, hunger, deaths and forced displacement."
"Only general principles have been laid out now; details need to be worked on," Al Thani stated, noting that while the plan contains a clear provision for stopping the war, details regarding Israel's withdrawal remain unclear.
"This matter must be discussed with Washington and made clearer," Al Thani noted.
Al Thani confirmed that Egypt and Türkiye will participate in upcoming Gaza mediation meetings, with Arab and Islamic countries ready to provide support mechanisms for Palestinians if the plan is accepted.
"Mediators are trying to transform this plan into a path that will protect Palestinian rights," he said, adding that the current focus remains on "stopping war, hunger, deaths and forced displacement in Gaza."
The prime minister also addressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's apology for attacks on Doha, stating: "This is not a favor, it is a basic right. What's important is a commitment that similar violations won't be repeated."
Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa declared his government's readiness to assume full responsibility for Gaza, including emergency aid provision, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts.
"Our government is ready to assume all its national responsibilities, including providing emergency aid, rehabilitation and reconstruction work in Gaza, or continuing comprehensive national reforms that have long been initiated," Mustafa said during his weekly cabinet meeting in Ramallah.
Mustafa welcomed international efforts to end the war and establish peace, emphasizing the need to "continue work on unifying national institutions in both parts (Gaza and West Bank) and implementing existing laws."
Pope Leo XIV expressed hope that Hamas would respond positively to Trump's peace plan within the designated timeframe.
"So far it seems like a realistic proposal. A ceasefire and release of hostages are important. But there are elements I find very interesting, and I hope Hamas will accept within the designated time," the Pope told reporters while departing from Castel Gandolfo near Rome.
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