To show support for the Palestinian people in Gaza, wherein a violent and continuous Israeli bombardment has murdered over 45,000 individuals, Qatar has canceled its National Day parade. The parade is customarily conducted on December 18 along the famous Doha Corniche. Doha has called of the event last year too.
The “Dar Al-Saai” initiative, which includes historical and heritage events for an entire week, has replace the yearly military parade, which is frequently observed by Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar.
Among others, Ras Abu Aboud 974 Beach, the Katara Village, Lusail Boulevard, Ras Abrouq, and Old Doha Port are hosting additional activities and exhibits to commemorate the National Day of Qatar.
Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani’s ascension is commemorated on the country’s National Day. The nation of Qatar came into existence in 1878, with Sheikh Jassim as its founder. The heritage of the country and the roles of its ancestors to the creation of modern-day Qatar are reflected upon on this day.
The parade’s cancellation demonstrates the country’s position on the Gaza humanitarian catastrophe. It also represents the nation’s larger diplomatic initiatives to promote a truce.
Qatar upheld a policy of impartiality, communication, and amicable dispute settlement during the current year. Doha has been engaged in attempts to broker a truce in the war between Israel and Hamas. Qatar also attempted to make it easier for aid organizations to enter and for peaceful resolution to occur.
Qatar Mediation Role
An important location for indirect talks between Hamas and the Israeli government has been Qatari capital. The nation sought to negotiate a prisoner swap agreement and a truce. Israel’s lack of devotion caused the mediation process to be briefly put on hold. Other factors included coercion from Israel and the United States to close the Hamas headquarters in Doha. The US administration in the early 2010s requested the creation of a department. After its commanders fled Syria during the civil conflict, it sought to stop Hamas from being more closely aligned with Tehran.
After fresh chances to broker a ceasefire, Qatar continued involvement in spite of these obstacles. Issa Al-Ishaq, a Qatari journalist, emphasized Doha’s vital function as a mediator between Israel and the Palestinian organizations.
Resigning from the mediation process would undermine Palestinian attempts to find a settlement that would put a stop to the agony of the people in Gaza.
By being involved, Qatar makes guarantees that Palestinian viewpoints are heard during global debates. Its mediating activities transcend the dispute between Israel and Palestinian side. The nation has mediated peace negotiations in Yemen, Darfur, and Lebanon. Furthermore, it facilitated humanitarian interactions between Ukraine and Russia and sponsored Taliban talks with the United States of America.
The deal between United States and Taliban was reached in 2020 as a result of Qatar’s lobbying. As an outcome of the deal, US army left Afghanistan after two decades.
