An image released this week shows Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reading a piece of paper during a phone call in which he apologizes to Qatar for a missile attack on September 9. At the same time, the new 20-point peace plan for Gaza, promoted by Donald Trump and conditionally supported by Netanyahu, was unveiled. At the same time, a renewed debate is emerging over whether Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize.
Apology to Qatar
- In official photos released by the White House, Netanyahu appears to be leaning his head, apparently reading a piece of paper while speaking on the phone with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, in the presence of Trump. Netanyahu admits that the attack on Doha violated Qatari sovereignty and that one of the Qatari officials was killed.
- He apologized for the death of Qatari citizen Badr Al-Dosari, clarified that the objective was to attack Hamas negotiating targets, and asserted that there are no plans to repeat an attack on Qatari territory.
The 20-point peace plan for Gaza
- Trump presented a 20-point plan to resolve the conflict in Gaza, with Netanyahu's public support, although with reservations on some points, especially the involvement of the Palestinian Authority.
- Key elements of the plan include: the disarmament of Hamas, the return of the hostages within 72 hours of acceptance, a phased withdrawal of the Israeli military, a temporary civil administration that does not include Hamas or the Palestinian Authority as immediate guarantors, and the dismantling of Hamas's military capabilities.
- Netanyahu said he supports the plan because it “achieves our war goals” (e.g., freeing hostages, disarming Hamas, and preventing Gaza from again posing a threat to Israel).
- But he made it clear that if Hamas rejects the plan, Israel will act "on its own," which keeps military options open. He also insists on maintaining a security presence in Gaza (a perimeter) for an as yet undefined period.
Trump and the Nobel Peace Prize
- Trump has been nominated by various actors for the Nobel Peace Prize, thanks in part to initiatives like this plan, his recent diplomatic involvement, and his prominent role in mediation efforts in the Gaza conflict.
- However, experts on the Nobel committee note that his candidacy faces significant obstacles: his prior record in international politics, criticism of his approach to other conflicts, and the perception that some of his methods may undermine rather than strengthen global peace.
- Trump, for his part, denied "craving" the award, saying he wants to be treated fairly, although he has stated that he considers it unfair that it should not be awarded to him if his peace efforts are successful.
Between Netanyahu's public apology to Qatar and the launch of the 20-point peace plan with Trump, important diplomatic milestones are stalled: acknowledgment of mistakes, seeking international support, and a strong commitment to ending the Gaza conflict. However, many questions remain about its effective implementation, the real role Hamas will play, and whether this plan will be sufficient to generate lasting peace.
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