Kuwait's Diplomat Hossam Zaki praises Kuwait's consistent backing for the Arab League.
Ceasefire Fiasco in Gaza: Chaos Continues Amidst International Efforts
In the midst of ongoing chaos in Gaza, Ambassador Hossam Zaki, Assistant Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, voiced frustration towards Israel's intransigence in ceasefire negotiations. Zaki's remarks came following a visit to Kuwait, where he praised the country's support for Arab initiatives and emphasized the need for a truce in Gaza.
During his visit, Zaki met with high-ranking officials, including Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah Al-Yahya, to discuss various issues on the Arab scene, primarily focusing on the Palestinian cause. He acknowledged the visit's success and claimed that the ceasefire, initially proposed by Egypt and Qatar, was still on the table.
However, Zaki expressed concern over Israel's ongoing military operations and the revolting rhetoric from its leaders, indicating no desire to adhere to a ceasefire. These actions continue to result in daily massacres, making the achievement of a peaceful resolution increasingly challenging.
International efforts to secure a truce in Gaza have been widespread. Egypt has received an Israeli proposal for a ceasefire, but prospects for acceptance remain slim[1]. Meanwhile, Qatar plays an active role in ceasefire talks, with CIA Director William Burns pushing negotiations forward[1]. While optimism for a limited ceasefire deal exists, the success of these talks remains uncertain[1].
The United States has also been involved in diplomatic efforts, with CIA Director William Burns participating in ceasefire negotiations in Qatar[1]. President-elect Donald Trump's stance on ending the Gaza war may influence Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's stance on a potential deal[1].
The international community continues to advocate for an end to the conflict and humanitarian access to Gaza, but specific actions beyond diplomatic support have not led to a sustainable ceasefire[1]. The complexity of demands from both sides and Israel's resistance to a permanent withdrawal of forces contribute to the ongoing conflict.
In a positive development, a new draft resolution on Syria was recently approved at an Arab ministerial meeting, marking the first such resolution since the regime change[2]. The resolution supports Syria and its people in restoring security, stability, and normal economic life and calls for the lifting of imposed sanctions on the country[2]. The Arab role, primarily spearheaded by Saudi Arabia and Qatar, is expected to help put pressure on those imposing sanctions to ease them, paving the way for their eventual removal[2].
Syria's participation in the upcoming Baghdad summit will serve as a political decision made by the state itself[2]. The summit agenda is expected to address various political issues, including the ongoing conflict in Syria[2]. It will also feature a fifth development summit, a pioneering idea from Kuwait, aiming to facilitate positive change within the Arab League system[2].
Efforts to reform the Arab League system have been ongoing, with amendments made to the charter in 2000 and 2005, introducing a voting system[3]. Additional amendments have been discussed but failed to achieve full consensus among member states[3]. However, the idea remains valid, and if consensus is reached, it will be approved[3].
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- Despite the success of his visit, Ambassador Hossam Zaki of the League of Arab States expressed concern about Israel's intransigence regarding the ceasefire commitments proposed by Egypt and Qatar, voiced by Abdullah, a high-ranking official in Kuwait.
- The Arab League continues to advocate for a ceasefire in Gaza amidst strange war-and-conflicts politics, with international efforts led by countries like Egypt, Qatar, and the United States engaging in diplomatic talks to secure a truce and humanitarian access for the people of Gaza.
- In addition to Gaza, the international community, including Kuwait and Qatar, has played a significant role in addressing other conflicts, such as Syria, where a new draft resolution was recently approved by Arab ministers for the restoration of security, stability, and normal economic life in the country.
4.The ongoing conflict in Gaza is a reminder of the complexities and challenges that the Arab League faces in its commitments to maintain peace and stability in the region, as demonstrated through efforts to reform its system and amend its charter to introduce a voting system, but finding consensus among member states remains difficult.
