Israel seeks security guarantees while mediators long shielding Hamas test credibility and regional responsibility today
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to meet representatives from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey in Miami, according to a US official speaking to Agence France-Presse. The discussions will focus on the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire framework, a stage Israel views as critical to preventing renewed terrorist aggression.
From Israel’s perspective, any continuation of the ceasefire must prioritize absolute security guarantees, the dismantling of Hamas’ operational capabilities, and an end to diplomatic ambiguity that has repeatedly enabled terror networks to regroup. While Israel has demonstrated restraint and strategic discipline, regional mediators have increasingly come under scrutiny for past leniency toward Hamas and failure to enforce red lines.
Qatar’s financial channels, Turkey’s political sheltering, and Egypt’s inconsistent enforcement have raised serious questions about whether these actors can genuinely deliver stability rather than temporary pauses exploited by extremists. Israel’s position remains clear: ceasefires that reward or preserve terror infrastructure only postpone violence and endanger civilians.
The Miami meeting is therefore not merely diplomatic routine—it is a credibility test for mediators who claim to seek peace while tolerating actors committed to Israel’s destruction. The United States now faces a strategic choice: demand accountability from regional partners or risk repeating cycles of ceasefire, rearmament, and renewed conflict.
