Qatari Foreign Ministry: Israel Must Respond to the Proposed Deal

Sada News - The spokesperson for the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that the country continues its diplomatic efforts until the end of the war, emphasizing that Qatar welcomes all initiatives aimed at ending the escalation.

In official statements, he called on the international community to exert effective pressure on Israel to encourage it to engage with the current proposal.

The spokesperson clarified that what Hamas has agreed to aligns with what Israel had previously accepted, which puts the ball in the Israeli court, as he expressed that Israel "seems unwilling to reach an agreement." He added that the Israeli escalation on the ground is expanding, warning that this "will not lead to positive outcomes."

Regarding the location of the negotiations, he confirmed that "it does not matter to Egypt or Qatar where it is held," pointing out that the focus should be on the content of the agreement rather than its form. He also noted the absence of any official response from Israel, whether in acceptance, rejection, or even presenting an alternative proposal, affirming that communications are ongoing with all concerned parties in pursuit of a ceasefire.