Qatar has reaffirmed its pivotal role in efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza.
During the weekly media briefing, Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari confirmed that both Israeli and Hamas delegations are currently in Doha.
Qatari and Egyptian mediators are holding separate discussions with each side to bridge key differences and develop a framework that could lead to meaningful negotiations.
Al Ansari emphasised that it is “still early to assess progress,” underscoring the complex nature of the talks.
Israel’s war on Gaza has killed at least 57,575 people and wounded 136,879, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.
Scores of medical centres and other institutions have been destroyed.
The Palestinian Education Ministry says at least 18,243 students and staff members, including teachers, have been killed and 31,643 wounded in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.
International bodies have been appealing for the urgent delivery of food and other essentials to the besieged population of Gaza.
Call for an immediate ceasefire comes as Gaza faces an unprecedented humanitarian collapse.
According to the United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef), thousands of infants in Gaza are suffering from acute malnutrition and are at imminent risk of death.
The situation is aggravated by the continued closure of all border crossings, which has halted the flow of essential supplies, including food, medicine, and fuel.
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) described a sharp deterioration in food security, warning that families are risking their lives daily just to find food.
The gravity of the crisis is further reflected in the destruction of Gaza’s agricultural infrastructure.
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) estimates that over 80% of farmland has been damaged or rendered unusable, severely undermining food production.
The Ministry of Health in Gaza has reported a dire shortage of blood supplies, with rising injuries outpacing donations amid widespread malnutrition and anaemia.
Amid this escalating tragedy, Qatar continues to advocate for a political resolution to halt the violence.
Dr. Al Ansari’s statement reaffirms Qatar’s firm commitment to mediation as a path towards peace and civilian protection.
His comments reflect Qatar’s broader position that diplomacy must prevail over violence.
