Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed it would hold talks with mediator Egypt as well as Türkiye and Palestinian group Hamas to discuss the latest U.S. backed Gaza ceasefire proposal.
Qatar and Egypt have officially presented a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal to Hamas aimed at ending Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza, with Türkiye set to join the multilateral mediation talks on Tuesday, according to officials in Doha.
“Qatar and Egypt have delivered the plan to Hamas. The head of Egyptian intelligence participated yesterday in a meeting with a Hamas delegation, and the movement has promised to study it. It is still too early to respond,” Qatar’s official Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari said in the weekly media briefing on Tuesday.
The ceasefire initiative, which includes terms for a cessation of hostilities, the release of Israeli captives and Palestinian prisoners, and post-war reconstruction in Gaza, was conveyed to Hamas during a meeting on Monday evening that included Egypt’s intelligence chief.
Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that Hamas has received the plan and is currently studying it, though no official response has been issued.
The proposal reportedly follows consultations with the United States, which has expressed support for the multilateral effort.
“We highly value the American commitment to ending the war in Gaza and welcome any possible support plan to stop the Gaza war and begin reconstruction,” Al Ansari added.
Türkiye is also expected to take part in the mediation efforts beginning Tuesday.
Al-Ansari emphasised that “the Qatari, Egyptian, and Turkish efforts to end the war are integrated in a collective and coordinated manner.” He also confirmed that “the Israeli Prime Minister has announced his acceptance of the plan.”
The Qatari government underscored that its role in the mediation is contingent on specific security guarantees.
“The basis on which Qatar relies is the guarantees provided that the Israeli attack will not be repeated,” Al-Ansari noted, referring to Israel’s September 9 attack in Doha.
Qatar has reaffirmed its right to pursue legal avenues in response to the attack and reiterated its focus on maintaining national security.
“From day one, we have been committed to working to end the war, bring in aid, and stop the escalation,” Al-Ansari said.
