Qatar welcomes the agreement to the release of American hostage by Hamas
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement on 12 May 2025 stating that Qatar and Egypt are welcoming the announcement made by the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) of its agreement to release American hostage Edan Alexander, who was being held by it.
Statement | Qatar and Egypt Welcome Hamas' Agreement to Release American Hostage #MOFAQatar pic.twitter.com/Z1gYdy2XxH
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Qatar (@MofaQatar_EN) May 11, 2025
They considered the agreement a gesture of goodwill and an encouraging step toward a return to the negotiating table to achieve a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, release prisoners and hostages, and ensure the safe and unhindered flow of aid to address the tragic conditions in the Strip.
The two sides emphasize the urgent need to end the war on Gaza, avoid further humanitarian repercussions, and move forward with sincere will and good intentions towards achieving comprehensive, just, and sustainable peace in the region.
The State of Qatar and the Arab Republic of Egypt reiterate their continued concerted mediation efforts in the Gaza Strip, in coordination with the United States, to alleviate the suffering of civilians and create the appropriate conditions for a comprehensive ceasefire, leading to an end to this war and the humanitarian catastrophe it has caused.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs/QNA
Cover image credit: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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