The US president has discussed the Gaza ceasefire deal with Qatar's Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and the Prime Minister, during a stopover on his way to Malaysia. They met on board Air Force One at the American air base near the capital, Doha. President Donald Trump praised Qatar's efforts in securing the agreement. Speaking to journalists, Trump said he thinks the ceasefire will hold. Mohamad Elmasry, Professor at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, warns that the proposed Gaza peacekeeping force has a vague mandate, exposes troops to risk, and limits Palestinian agency.
