Doha: Al-Arab newspaper, in its editorial titled "Qatar Builds a Bridge for Peace," affirmed that Qatari efforts to achieve a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip are ongoing amid the escalating humanitarian tragedy Palestinians have been facing for months. The paper highlighted remarks made during a media briefing by Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, underscoring Qatar's role as a bridge between the conflicting parties and a key driver of diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the conflict.
According to Qatar News Agency, the editorial explained that Qatar is not proposing a new initiative, but rather reactivating what had been previously agreed upon, with modifications to make implementation possible. The proposal is based on a sixty-day truce, including the phased release of prisoners and hostages, and the immediate entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza. This is an offer previously accepted in principle by the Israeli occupation, and Hamas has responded positively to it. A decisive Israeli position is still awaited.
Beyond politics and diplomacy, Al-Arab said, there is a moral obligation to support the Palestinian people and alleviate their suffering, whether by delivering aid or pressing for a ceasefire that halts the bombing and gives people a chance to breathe.
In its editorial titled "Qatar Calls for the Protection of Humanitarian Work," Al-Raya warned against Israel's targeting of civilians -- including children, women, the elderly, religious leaders, humanitarian volunteers, and UN relief agency staff -- in what it described as an attempt to prevent anyone from providing aid to the suffering Palestinian people. Marking the World Humanitarian Day, the newspaper referred to a message by HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad, who renewed Qatar's call to protect humanitarian workers and to unite in ending the politicization of aid and the targeting of those who deliver it. She stressed that humanitarian workers killed in Gaza are not "just numbers," but people who devoted their lives to serving humanity under the harshest of conditions.
Al-Raya concluded by stressing that it is imperative to shed light on Gaza, which continues to endure brutal bombardment amounting to escalating genocide, with daily massacres. Everyone is a target of the Israeli war machine, which has so far killed more than 62,000 people in Gaza -- a toll certain to rise as thousands remain under the rubble. It underscored that the deliberate and repeated targeting of relief workers sends a message to the entire world: the occupation does not want the people of Gaza to live. It destroys their homes, mosques, schools, hospitals, and aid queues, chasing them from place to place, while refusing to allow anyone to extend a helping hand.
Turning to local affairs, The Peninsula focused on Qatar's digital transformation in its editorial titled "Metrash's Digital Innovation." It highlighted the Ministry of Interior's launch of the upgraded Metrash app in late 2024 -- replacing the old version, Metrash2 -- which by 2025 had evolved into an AI-integrated platform providing access to more than 400 government services. The paper stressed that the app, which offers services ranging from paying traffic violations to renewing visas, reflects Qatar's commitment to e-government and aligns with its vision of enhancing security, efficiency, and public safety.
It praised the app's improvements, noting that they save time, reduce paperwork, and allow citizens and residents to avoid long queues by accessing services anytime, anywhere. This, it argued, promotes empowerment, convenience, and user satisfaction, while simultaneously enabling the Ministry of Interior to allocate resources more effectively to high-priority tasks such as security enforcement.
As Qatar advances towards Vision 2030, Metrash represents the future of governance -- efficient, accessible, and innovative. By digitizing services, it not only enhances the daily lives of millions but also builds a more responsive and transparent state. In an era of rapid change, Metrash proves that technology can truly serve the people, The Peninsula concluded.