US President Donald Trump has expressed gratitude to Qatar for its pivotal role in brokering a ceasefire deal in Gaza, amid ongoing clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants. The Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani was warmly welcomed by Trump on Air Force One as the US president's plane refueled en route to a summit in Malaysia.
During their meeting, Trump acknowledged Qatar's significant contributions to the peace process, stating that the country had been "a very big factor" in achieving this goal. The Qatari leader described the meeting as an opportunity to discuss ongoing efforts to solidify the ceasefire and explore prospects for cooperation between the two nations.
However, several key elements of the agreement remain unclear, including Washington's demand that Hamas disarm and the deployment of an international security force to Gaza. Trump acknowledged these uncertainties but expressed confidence in the truce holding, stating that "Hamas will not be hard to take care of" if it fails.
The US president also hinted at the possibility of Qatari troops participating in a proposed international stabilization force for Gaza, citing 59 countries as being involved. He emphasized that the peace deal should be an enduring one and that the security force could be operational "pretty quickly."
Meanwhile, tensions continue to escalate in Gaza, with Israeli forces killing at least one person and wounding four others in a recent attack on a vehicle in the Nuseirat refugee camp. Hamas has expressed frustration over its failure to access areas previously inaccessible due to intense bombardment.
The US administration's efforts to ensure compliance with the ceasefire deal are ongoing, with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio visiting Israel this week to discuss phase two of the Washington-led plan. Al Jazeera reports that senior officials have sought to project a positive message despite concerns over the agreement's durability.
During their meeting, Trump acknowledged Qatar's significant contributions to the peace process, stating that the country had been "a very big factor" in achieving this goal. The Qatari leader described the meeting as an opportunity to discuss ongoing efforts to solidify the ceasefire and explore prospects for cooperation between the two nations.
However, several key elements of the agreement remain unclear, including Washington's demand that Hamas disarm and the deployment of an international security force to Gaza. Trump acknowledged these uncertainties but expressed confidence in the truce holding, stating that "Hamas will not be hard to take care of" if it fails.
The US president also hinted at the possibility of Qatari troops participating in a proposed international stabilization force for Gaza, citing 59 countries as being involved. He emphasized that the peace deal should be an enduring one and that the security force could be operational "pretty quickly."
Meanwhile, tensions continue to escalate in Gaza, with Israeli forces killing at least one person and wounding four others in a recent attack on a vehicle in the Nuseirat refugee camp. Hamas has expressed frustration over its failure to access areas previously inaccessible due to intense bombardment.
The US administration's efforts to ensure compliance with the ceasefire deal are ongoing, with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio visiting Israel this week to discuss phase two of the Washington-led plan. Al Jazeera reports that senior officials have sought to project a positive message despite concerns over the agreement's durability.
I'm so hyped about the ceasefire deal in Gaza!!! Qatar's role in it is everything! 
Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani is like, totally the real MVP right now 
. The fact that Trump is giving him all this props on Air Force One? 
That's what I call a major win for global diplomacy 
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. Like, what's up with Washington wanting Hamas to disarm and all? 
It sounds like they're trying to control the narrative here instead of being all about peace 
. And what about the international security force for Gaza? Is that even gonna happen? 
! Trump's confidence in the truce is kinda reassuring, but you never know what's gonna go down next 
. Fingers crossed it all works out for peace and stability in Gaza 
Oh man, Trump is really good at this "gratitude" thing! Like, who wouldn't want to thank Qatar for brokering a ceasefire deal? I mean, it's not like they're trying to get some free publicity or anything 
. But seriously, 59 countries participating in an international stabilization force for Gaza? That's like, a whole lot of armies showing up to babysit the situation 
. And what's with the "Hamas will not be hard to take care of" comment? Sounds like someone who's seen too many action movies 
. Can't we just have world peace and be done with it? 
. I mean, come on Trump, saying "Hamas will not be hard to take care of" if it fails? Sounds like a pretty clear threat to me 
. And what's with the Qatari troops being involved in this international security force for Gaza? How is that even supposed to work? 
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meanwhile, qatar seems like they're trying their best to help but israeli forces still being super aggressive? 
guess we'll just have to wait and see if this ceasefire deal really sticks together 
anyway trump seems kinda confident that hamas wont be a problem lol who do you think is gonna take care of them? 
gotta be careful not to mess things up
al jazeera says the us is tryin to project a positive vibe but idk man, it feels like they're just sweepin' everything under the rug
. The Qatari Emir and Trump had a warm meet on Air Force One, which is pretty much the ultimate symbol of international diplomacy 
Still, I'm hoping for the best 
Also, what's up with the unclear bits like disarmament and an international security force? Is this just more of the same old politics or are there real chances for lasting peace here?
. And what's with the mention of 59 countries being involved in a stabilization force? That sounds like a pretty tall order.
Trump is being super cool about Qatar, thanks for helping out in Gaza 
The Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani seems like a great dude 
and their countries are all about peace and stability 
, it's like a big ol' safety net 
. But, oh noooo! 
. We need to make sure everyone follows the ceasefire deal 
and talks are super important 
. The US administration should keep working on this 
. Let's hope everything works out 
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. That's a lot of people! How will that even work? I hope Trump isn't setting us up for some major bureaucratic headache 
. The US wants 59 countries to participate in an international security force for Gaza but only like half of them have even responded 
️ still thinking about qatar's role in gaza ceasefire... gotta wonder what's really behind trump's words 
seems like a lot of empty promises from a guy who doesn't always keep his word 
anyway, it's good that qatar is being recognized for its efforts 
But it's not about winning or losing, it's about people dying. It takes more than just words to make a difference - we must take action.