Qatar says mediation efforts on Gaza continue

A spokesperson for the Qatari Foreign Ministry says mediation efforts aimed at reaching a ceasefire in Gaza continue despite the difficult circumstances, adding that humanitarian aid must not be used as a “bargaining chip or a tool for negotiation”.

Qatar’s role as an impartial mediator is internationally recognised, the spokesperson said.

“These mediation efforts have resulted in the release of more hostages than have been freed through military action.”