DOHA, Qatar — Qatar’s prime minister on Saturday said the Gaza ceasefire has reached a “critical moment” as its first phase winds down, with the remains of one Israeli hostage still to be handed over by militants.

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Qatar’s prime minister says the Gaza ceasefire has reached a “critical moment” as its first phase winds down

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani told the Doha Forum that international mediators are pushing for a second phase to solidify the deal

He emphasized that a true ceasefire requires a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and stability there.

The first phase of the U.S. peace plan began on Oct. 10, halting fighting and exchanging hostages for Palestinian prisoners.

The next phase involves an international security force and other me

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