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Qatar Withdraws from Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Mediation, Closes Hamas Office

Nov 9, 2024, 03:17 PM

Qatar has decided to withdraw from its role as a key mediator in the Gaza ceasefire and hostage negotiations between Hamas and Israel. The decision, reported by AFP and confirmed by multiple diplomatic sources, marks a significant shift in the ongoing conflict. Qatar has informed Israel, Hamas, and the United States that it is suspending its mediation efforts due to the parties' unwillingness to negotiate seriously. Additionally, Qatar has warned Hamas that its political office in Doha 'no longer serves its purpose' and has decided to close it. This move follows the recent escalation of violence in the region and highlights the challenges in achieving a ceasefire and resolving the hostage situation. Qatar had provided offices for Hamas at the request of the Obama administration in 2012.