DUBAI/DOHA (Reuters) -Qatar delivered an Israeli proposal to Hamas, aligning with U.S. President Joe Biden’s positions. The paper now reflects both sides’ positions.
Qatar, which has been mediating on Gaza between Israel and Hamas, also stressed that there should be a clear position from both parties to reach a ceasefire deal, its foreign ministry spokesperson said in a press briefing.
“We are waiting for a clear Israeli position that represents the entire government in response to the U.S.’s Gaza proposal,” Majed Al-Ansari added.
Biden on Friday laid out a three-phase ceasefire proposal from Israel to Palestinian Islamist group Hamas to end the war in Gaza that has killed tens of thousands and caused a humanitarian crisis.
The offer calls for a ceasefire, the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, and the reconstruction of Gaza.
“The ceasefire deal should immediately end the long suffering of all people in Gaza and the hostages and their families and provide a roadmap for a permanent ceasefire and an end to the crisis”, al-Ansari said.
Qatar said that it was still waiting to reach language that was agreed by both parties.
“We are now using our best efforts to finalise an agreement,” al-Ansari added.
Furthermore, Qatar’s assessment of the Gaza ceasefire proposal reflects a shared commitment to achieving lasting peace in the region. The nation’s diplomatic interventions have brought both sides closer together, laying the groundwork for meaningful negotiations.
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