Doha, Qatar
Qatar has revealed that the comprehensive Gaza peace proposal presented by US President Donald Trump was significantly altered at the request of Israel, raising concerns over the fidelity of the mediation process among Arab and Muslim nations.
Speaking to Arab media, Qatari Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari disclosed that the final version of President Trump’s peace plan differed substantially from the original draft submitted by the coalition of Arab and Islamic countries.
“Some proposals from Arab Muslim countries were included, while others were deliberately removed,” Al-Ansari stated. “The changes were, regrettably, made at the behest of Israel.”
The confirmation comes as fragile, Egyptian-hosted negotiations continue between the warring parties, focused on securing a desperately needed cessation of hostilities and a major exchange of prisoners.
Urgency in Cairo: A Plea for Agreement
Al-Ansari emphasised the critical need for all parties engaged in the Egypt-hosted talks to finalise an agreement swiftly. He underscored the grim reality for the people of Gaza, noting that the exchange of prisoners and the crucial resumption of humanitarian aid were fundamentally contingent on a mutual settlement.
“Every side involved in the Egyptian-hosted talks wants an agreement,” he stressed, highlighting the shared global aspiration to end the brutal fighting and stabilise the devastating situation on the ground.
The Future of Gaza: Palestinian Sovereignty Paramount
In a separate declaration addressing the post-war scenario, the Qatari Foreign Ministry firmly reiterated its foundational position: the future governance of the Gaza Strip must remain entirely in the hands of the Palestinian people. The ministry stressed that any lasting political arrangement must unequivocally respect Palestinian sovereignty and the inalienable right to self-determination.
“The future of Gaza should be decided by Palestinians themselves,” the statement read, adding that “it is too early to talk about the future of [any specific faction]. International support will be required for the reconstruction of Gaza.”
Doha, a key regional mediator, reaffirmed its call for sustained international involvement to rebuild the war-torn enclave, insisting that only Palestinians can determine their own political and administrative destiny.
The statements reinforce Qatar’s role as a consistent advocate for Palestinian self-determination and humanitarian access, even as it navigates the complex and often tense dynamics of regional diplomacy. The Gulf state’s decision to reveal the modification in the US-led plan highlights the diplomatic fault lines that continue to challenge the path to a sustainable peace.
