In a detailed interview with Al Jazeera, Sheikh Mohammed confirmed that Qatar, in its role as a key mediator, had delivered the proposal to Hamas and was awaiting its formal response. He framed Qatar's primary objective as ending the dire humanitarian crisis in the besieged territory. "Our main focus in the state of Qatar is how to end the suffering of the people in Gaza," he stated, emphasizing the need to stop the "famine, killings, and displacement." He urged all parties to "look at the matter constructively" to leverage the current momentum for peace, but made it clear that the proposal is a starting point, not a final agreement.
The Prime Minister identified several areas of the plan that lack clarity and present "practical and implementation challenges." The most critical ambiguity, he noted, surrounds the removal of Israeli troops. While a full withdrawal is a core principle for any lasting agreement, Sheikh Mohammed explained that this aspect of the plan is not fully defined. "The matter of withdrawal, it requires further work," he asserted. "I believe it must be discussed in detail, and this is primarily the duty of the Palestinian side with the Israeli side." He also pointed out that other crucial elements, such as the framework for future Palestinian administration in Gaza, are mentioned but "require clarification."Further complicating the diplomatic landscape are conflicting messages from the Israeli government. Sheikh Mohammed revealed that while the American side insists that Israel agrees with the plan as presented, past experience has shown a disconnect between official positions and public statements from Tel Aviv. "Sometimes we hear one thing in the media, and at the same time, we hear other contradicting statements," he said, underscoring the uncertainty surrounding Israel’s true commitment.
Despite these hurdles, Qatar is intensifying its diplomatic efforts. The Prime Minister announced that new talks involving Hamas were set to begin, with senior intelligence officials from Egypt and Turkey joining the discussions in Doha. Ultimately, Sheikh Mohammed reiterated that any acceptable solution must guarantee an end to the war, prevent the displacement of Palestinians, and ensure a full Israeli withdrawal. "We strive for a solution that spares blood, preserves the dignity of the Palestinians, and prevents their displacement," he concluded. "That is our main matter and our main focus."