Doha, Qatar – In a key development on October 8, Qatar’s foreign ministry confirmed that diplomatic talks in Egypt are zeroing in on the main roadblocks to ending the Gaza conflict. The discussions, held behind closed doors, aim to refine the U.S. initiative launched by former President Donald Trump that sets out a 20‑point roadmap for a Gaza ceasefire.
Qatar says it remains fully committed to the Trump plan. Officials highlighted the need to nail down the practical steps: positioning international peacekeepers in Gaza, exchanging captives and prisoners, and routing much‑needed humanitarian aid into the blockaded strip.
“All sides back the approach,” a spokesperson for the Qatari foreign ministry told Al Jazeera. “But technical details still need to be ironed out.”
The negotiation focus points match the plan’s core elements: a Gaza ceasefire, safe passage for aid, and a framework for lasting peace. Trump himself has repeatedly said the U.S. will ensure both Hamas and Israel stick to any agreed‑upon truce.
Meanwhile, Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel visited the Rafah border crossing from Egypt’s side, urging the U.S. proposal to reopen the checkpoint for aid into a Gaza that is rapidly running out of food and medical supplies. Van Weel stressed Egypt’s role in ferrying relief and medical evacuations, noting that thousands of trucks filled with essentials are waiting for Israel’s clearance.
“The humanitarian crisis is worsening,” he said at the crossing. “A fully reopened Rafah crossing under the Trump plan could bring life‑saving aid into Gaza.”
The international community watches as negotiators work through the hard details of Trump’s 20‑point blueprint, hoping the plan will finally bring an end to the war in Gaza.
Source: aninews
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