Qatar said its efforts to mediate a ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas had “stalled” in a sign of the Gulf state’s mounting frustration with the warring parties’ failure to agree to end the war in Gaza.
The move by Doha underscores the struggle mediators, including the US and Egypt, have faced during months of tortuous talks intended to halt the more than year-long conflict. Both Israel and Hamas have refused to make the necessary compromises to reach an agreement.
The Qatari foreign ministry said on Saturday that Doha had informed Israel and Hamas 10 days ago that it would “stall its efforts” if an agreement was not reached during the most recent round of failed talks last month.
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