Qatari Newspapers Editorials -1-

Under the title "Blow to Security and Peace", Al-Watan newspaper said in its editorial that the UN Security Council's decision calling for an immediate and complete ceasefire in the Gaza Strip has been widely welcomed globally as a step in the right direction to stop the ongoing genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza. However, it remains unclear how the international community will implement this decision and hold the Israeli occupying state accountable, ensuring it does not evade its responsibilities and the international demands to cease its brutal aggression. The Israeli entity has proven itself to be above the international law, while the international community has demonstrated enough leniency to provide the occupation with the support or silence it needs to continue its crimes. However, in different previous instances, international decisions were applied and enforced, the newspaper noted. Since October 7, the United Nations and its various organizations have acted in a professional and effec tive manner. However, the problem lies with the influential countries that have stripped all issued decisions of any power by procrastinating in their implementation, as is the case with the decisions of the International Court of Justice, or the unjustified and incomprehensible attack on UNRWA. This attack was launched by Tel Aviv with the aim of eliminating the agency, Al-Watan added. The actions of the countries supporting the Israeli occupation and the brutal war on Gaza were an unjustifiable blow to the international joint action aimed at achieving global security and peace. They have sent a very negative message, implying that international law applies to some and not to others. This is evidenced by the fact that none of the resolutions issued regarding the Arab-Israeli conflict have been implemented, the paper said. For its part, The Peninsula newspaper affirmed in its editorial that the whole world scrambled to find a way to end the war in Gaza, implement a ceasefire and help those who have been suf fering for months without food and other essentials, Israel continued its attack on civilians. Media reports from Gaza have claimed that scores have died in the latest attack by the occupation forces. Under the title "Call for action", the newspaper highlighted all the international institutions condemnation of the mindless violence by the Israeli forces and their call for a ceasefire and urgent distribution of aid to the millions. It noted HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani's participation in the "Call for Action: Urgent Humanitarian Response for Gaza" conference. The high-level meeting was held to strengthen the collective response to address the difficult humanitarian situation in Gaza. It resulted in significant commitments and strategic plans to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The situation is so dire and urgent action is needed as Palestinians are facing widespread hunger because the war has largely cut off food, medicine and other supplies, the paper said. The international organizations will have to take a stronger stand and make Israel follow international regulations and laws for this brutal war to end, The Peninsula added. Continued international political support is needed to address the underlying causes of the humanitarian crisis and to push for a lasting resolution to the conflict, the paper said. Source: Qatar News Agency