Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, held a phone call with Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Badr Abdel Aty, to discuss collaborative efforts between Doha and Cairo aimed at establishing a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon, according to Qatar’s Foreign Ministry.
The officials reviewed the “latest developments regarding Israeli aggression in Gaza,” highlighting joint mediation efforts to secure an immediate ceasefire and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to all areas of the region. The leaders also addressed the situation in Lebanon, where efforts are underway to stabilize conditions and stop ongoing hostilities, as noted in the statement published on Qatar’s official page on X (formerly Twitter).
On October 27-28, Doha hosted another round of talks on the Gaza crisis, which included the participation of Israeli intelligence chief David Barnea and CIA Director William Burns. Representing Qatar, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani took part in these discussions. Prior to his visit to Doha, Barnea had met with Egyptian security officials in Cairo, as Egypt has also been mediating between the conflicting parties.
According to Israel's Prime Minister’s Office, a new plan was discussed during the Doha talks, consolidating previous proposals and taking the region’s current dynamics into account. In the coming days, intermediaries plan to consult with Hamas to clarify its stance, as noted by the Israeli government.
In late November 2023, a humanitarian truce was brokered in Gaza by Qatar and Egypt, temporarily halting conflict for a week and leading to the release of 110 hostages, per Israeli reports. However, the ceasefire was broken on December 1, with fighting resuming in the Palestinian enclave. Despite several rounds of talks in August this year involving Egypt, Qatar, and the US, the parties were unable to finalize a deal to bring lasting peace.
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Based on materials from TASS