The Gulf state has led mediation efforts alongside the U.S. and Egypt since the onset of Israel’s brutal war on the Gaza Strip on October 7, 2023. Qatar has

Qatar has ‘stalled’ the mediation efforts for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal until the parties “show their willingness and seriousness to end the brutal war and the ongoing suffering of civilians.” Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed bin Mohammed al-Ansari stated that Israel,

DOHA/CAIRO, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Qatar has told Palestinian militant group Hamas and Israel it will stall its efforts to mediate a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal until they show "willingness and seriousness" to resume talks, its foreign ministry said on Saturday.