{"id":10949,"date":"2024-11-10T13:25:43","date_gmt":"2024-11-10T10:25:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/doha\/en\/?p=10949"},"modified":"2024-11-10T13:25:43","modified_gmt":"2024-11-10T10:25:43","slug":"qatar-suspends-its-role-as-a-mediator-between-israel-and-hamas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/doha\/en\/latest\/qatar-suspends-its-role-as-a-mediator-between-israel-and-hamas\/","title":{"rendered":"Qatar Suspends Its Role As A Mediator Between Israel And Hamas"},"content":{"rendered":"

Qatar Clarifies Its Role in Mediating Ceasefire Efforts<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In recent statements, Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, clarified the country’s stance regarding its role in mediating the ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel. He strongly rejected media reports suggesting that Qatar had withdrawn from the mediation process. Dr. Al Ansari explained that 10 days ago, during the last round of attempts to broker an agreement, Qatar had informed the parties involved that it would pause its mediation efforts if no progress was made. He emphasized that Qatar is ready to resume its mediation efforts once both parties show genuine commitment to ending the war and addressing the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.<\/p>\n

Dr. Al Ansari expressed that Qatar\u2019s decision to halt mediation is not one of abandonment, but of a necessary pause due to a lack of real efforts to reach an agreement. Qatar, he said, will continue to be at the forefront of peace efforts, supporting international partners and working toward a resolution that ends the brutal conflict and addresses the suffering of civilians in Gaza. He added that Qatar\u2019s efforts will also focus on securing the return of hostages and prisoners.<\/p>\n

Qatar has consistently stressed that its involvement in mediation is not to be manipulated for political gain. Dr. Al Ansari pointed out the challenges Qatar has faced in the past when agreements were broken and negotiations used as a means to continue the war for narrow political purposes. He underscored that the State of Qatar will not accept being blackmailed, especially given the manipulative tactics seen after the collapse of the first ceasefire agreement and the subsequent failure of the women and children exchange deal.<\/p>\n

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Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs @majedalansari<\/a> : Qatar’s efforts to mediate between Hamas and Israel are currently stalled #MOFAQatar<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/pvHFKuxqA2<\/a><\/p>\n

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