Gaza Ceasefire Diplomacy: Qatar’s PM and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani spoke by phone with Hamas Political Bureau chief Khalil Al Hayya, welcoming Hamas’ acceptance of the roadmap for the second phase and urging the international community to pressure Israel to meet its obligations and stop violations. Regional Backing: Saudi Arabia welcomed Trump’s announced Gaza disarmament agreement, praising mediators including Egypt and Qatar, and stressed full Israeli withdrawal, an international stabilization force, and a return of the Palestinian Authority to Gaza under UN Security Council Resolution 2803. Implementation Details: Hamas said it agreed to a US-backed plan under the “Board of Peace,” with weapons storage overseen by a committee and disarmament tied to Israeli withdrawal; Israel has stayed largely silent while warning conditions are “unsatisfactory.” Gaza Governance Budget: The future National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) will review legitimate financial commitments up to $400m over three years as it prepares to restore services and govern post-ceasefire. Qatar Education: MoEHE’s Social Responsibility Project expanded private school and kindergarten seats by 47% to 13,627, offering fully funded, reduced-fee, voucher-supported, and disability-dedicated placements. Maritime Security: Saudi-led 14-nation maritime defense coalition added Qatar among founding members to protect Red Sea routes and freedom of navigation. Sports Governance Shock: UEFA threatened a boycott of FIFA competitions over Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in World Cup commercial rights, while Qatar’s Nasser Al-Khelaifi denied any bid to succeed Infantino.