Qatar re-evaluating its role as mediator in Gaza cease-fire talks
Qatar is re-evaluating its role as mediator in cease-fire talks between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas, citing concerns that its efforts are being undermined by politicians seeking to score points, its prime minister said on Wednesday.
Qatar is re-evaluating its role as mediator in cease-fire talks between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas, citing concerns that its efforts are being undermined by politicians seeking to score points, its prime minister said on Wednesday.
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, who is also foreign minister, said there was a “misuse of this mediation for narrow political interests, and this necessitated Qatar to undertake a full evaluation of this role.”
Sheikh Mohammed did not identify any politicians by name.
Qatar’s embassy in Washington on Tuesday criticized comments made by Democratic congressman Steny Hoyer, in which he called on the U.S. to “reevaluate” its relationship with Qatar.
Hoyer said on Monday that Qatar must threaten Hamas with “repercussions” if the militant Palestinian group “continues to block progress towards releasing the hostages and establishing a temporary ceasefire.”
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