The assertion by Qatar that Israel is responsible for delaying the Gaza peace plan reflects a growing consensus among regional mediators that the current trajectory of the conflict is unsustainable. By highlighting the disparity between Hamas’s compliance and Israel’s continued military activity, Qatar is effectively calling for the international community to enforce the terms of the agreement. For many observers, this pressure is a necessary step to move beyond the stalemate that has persisted since the first phase of the ceasefire concluded. Without consistent external pressure on all parties to adhere to their commitments, the risk of a total collapse of the peace framework remains high.
From this perspective, the Israeli refusal to commit to a clear withdrawal timeline is the primary obstacle to progress. The peace plan explicitly links the decommissioning of weapons to a gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces. When Israel continues to conduct airstrikes and maintain a heavy military presence, it undermines the confidence of the Palestinian population and the credibility of the technocratic transition. By naming Israel as the party obstructing the process, Qatar is attempting to shift the focus back to the diplomatic roadmap, ensuring that the security concerns of the region are addressed through the agreed-upon multilateral channels rather than unilateral military action.
Ultimately, the goal of this diplomatic stance is to protect the fragile progress made since late 2025. The international community, including the members of the Board of Peace, must ensure that the transition to civilian governance is not sacrificed for short-term military objectives. If the peace plan is to succeed, it requires a balanced approach where the security of the region is guaranteed not just by force, but by the successful implementation of the political and humanitarian commitments signed by all parties.