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Qatar Tribune
11 hours ago
- Qatar Tribune
Hamas's response very positive, awaiting Israeli response to achieve comprehensive ceasefire pact: MoFA spokesperson
DOHA: Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Dr Majed Al Ansari confirmed that Qatar and Egypt have received a positive response from Hamas regarding the joint Qatari–Egyptian proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza. He noted that the proposed framework includes 'a temporary 60-day pause to allow the entry of humanitarian aid,' while awaiting the Israeli response to this development. In his weekly media briefing, Al Ansari said: 'Hamas's response is very positive and almost identical to Israel's previous response.' He clarified that 'the situation is now in the stage of exchanging replies,' and reaching an agreement requires both sides to adhere to the terms of any deal reached, with international parties ensuring such commitments are upheld. He added: 'There is no specific timeframe for Israel's response, but we hope it will be positive. If there is a positive response, then there will be a ceasefire, but I cannot say when.' He stressed that the current proposal is a continuation of earlier ones, noting that 'the language currently on the table is the language proposed by the US president's envoy.' Warning of the consequences of failure, Al Ansari said: 'If we do not reach an agreement now, past crises will be small compared to what may happen.' He underlined that the aim of ongoing efforts is 'to stop the daily bleeding caused by famine or by direct Israeli targeting with rockets or the killing of aid seekers.' On Israeli statements concerning a so-called 'Greater Israel', the spokesperson affirmed: 'Qatar is not concerned with media statements; we only respond to official positions.' He added that 'very few in the international community support Netanyahu's remarks, which represent a violation of the sovereignty of states and are mere attempts to whitewash the file of the Palestinian cause.' Qatari–Egyptian mediation on Gaza Qatar and Egypt have been leading mediation efforts between Hamas and Israel to reach a ceasefire and ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. Their proposals have been central to international efforts to stop the escalation and address the humanitarian catastrophe. Russia–Ukraine conflict mediation Regarding the Russia–Ukraine crisis, Al Ansari explained that Qatar's efforts are ongoing, particularly in the area of family reunification for children through the work of the Minister of International Cooperation. Qatar has positioned itself as a neutral mediator in the ongoing war in Ukraine, focusing on humanitarian initiatives such as reuniting displaced children with their families, while maintaining dialogue with both Kiev and Moscow. He also said there are no confirmed details yet regarding an upcoming visit by Russian official Viktor Vitko to Doha. Congo peace efforts On the Democratic Republic of Congo, Al Ansari stated that Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HR Dr Mohammed Al Khulaifi is 'in constant contact with the concerned parties to implement the agreement regarding the March 23 Movement,' confirming that Qatar is hosting intensive meetings in Doha aimed at achieving a comprehensive agreement between the two sides. Qatar has also been engaged in African peace diplomacy, particularly in supporting negotiations between the Congolese government and the March 23 Movement (M23).
Qatar Tribune
18 hours ago
- Qatar Tribune
Hamas approves latest Gaza ceasefire proposal
DOHA: Hamas has informed mediators that it has approved the latest Gaza ceasefire proposal and is ready to resume negotiations after Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held talks with Egyptian President HE Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to discuss ending Israel's war on Gaza. A Hamas source told Al Jazeera : 'We informed the mediators of our approval of their proposal, which was presented yesterday.' Mediators were expected to announce that an agreement had been reached and set a date for the resumption of talks. There has been no immediate response from the Israeli government about the development. Hamas's announcement follows efforts by Qatar and Egypt to rekindle negotiations, which have so far failed to secure a lasting ceasefire in the war. 'El-Sisi and the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar stressed the importance of efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement in Gaza,' according to a statement by the Egyptian presidency on Monday. The two leaders 'affirmed their rejection of the reoccupation of the Gaza Strip and the displacement of Palestinians', it said. They also insisted that establishing a Palestinian state is 'the path to peace'. Egypt, Qatar and the United States have been mediating between Israel and Hamas since the beginning of the war in Gaza, which has killed 62,000 Palestinians, more than half of them women and children.
Qatar Tribune
20 hours ago
- Qatar Tribune
Egyptian president, prime minister discuss Gaza mediation efforts
CAIRO: President of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has received in Cairo Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. At the beginning of the meeting, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs conveyed the greetings of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, and His Highness's wishes of good health and happiness to him, and of continued progress and prosperity to the brotherly people of Egypt. For his part, the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt conveyed his greetings to His Highness the Amir, wishing him good health and happiness, and the Qatari people further progress and prosperity. During the meeting, they reviewed relations between the two brotherly countries, developments in the Gaza Strip and the occupied Palestinian territories, and the intensive joint efforts led by the State of Qatar with the Arab Republic of Egypt in mediation in the Gaza Strip, with the aim of reaching an agreement that puts an end to the war, ends the humanitarian suffering in the Strip, ensures the protection of civilians, and the exchange of detainees and prisoners. They also discussed a number of regional and international issues of common interest.
