Islamabad : Dr Mahjoob Zweiri from Doha Institute for Graduate Studies has underscored the difficulty of assessing prospects for durable peace in Gaza in the context of ongoing ceasefire violations.
Dr Zweiri was delivering keynote address at a webinar on “Israel’s war on Gaza and imperatives for Regional Peace” convened here by Institute of Regional Studies (IRS). Dr Zweiri identified a range of structural and political constraints affecting post-ceasefire recovery, including restrictions on the operations of international and local humanitarian organizations and delays in implementing agreed provisions of the peace framework. According to him, these delays complicated transition from the first phase of the plan, focused primarily on hostage releases, to the second phase, which is intended to address longer-term stabilisation and governance arrangements.
The discussion also examined the role of regional actors in shaping diplomatic outcomes. Dr. Zweiri noted that engagement by countries such as Türkiye and Pakistan could contribute to broader international participation in discussions on Gaza’s future, particularly in relation to reconstruction and post-conflict governance. He observed that expanding the range of diplomatic stakeholders may help mitigate perceptions of concentrated influence in decision-making processes concerning the Strip.
Addressing humanitarian conditions, Dr Zweiri emphasised the importance of sustained aid flows as an integral component of security and stability. He referenced reports indicating that humanitarian access to Gaza remained below agreed levels under the ceasefire arrangement confirmed in October 2025.
Participants noted that improving humanitarian delivery mechanisms will be central to maintaining the ceasefire and supporting conditions for longer-term peace.
The webinar concluded with a discussion on the implications of the second phase of the ceasefire for regional stability and the role of multilateral diplomacy in supporting a durable political settlement. Jauhar Saleem, President, IRS, also spoke on the occasion.
