Qatar is re-evaluating its role as mediator in cease-fire talks between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas, citing concerns that its efforts are being undermined by politicians seeking to score points, its prime minister said on Wednesday.
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, who is also foreign minister, said there was a “misuse of this mediation for narrow political interests, and this necessitated Qatar to undertake a full evaluation of this role.” Sheikh Mohammed did not identify any politicians by name. Qatar’s embassy in Washington on Tuesday criticized comments made by Democratic congressman Steny Hoyer, in which he called on the U.S. to “reevaluate” its relationship with Qatar.
troops, the largest U.S. military presence in the Middle East. Sheikh Mohammed underscored on Wednesday that the role of mediator has limits: “ cannot provide things that the parties themselves refrain from .” Earlier on Wednesday Sheikh Mohammed said the talks on a Gaza ceasefire and a release of hostages were at a “delicate phase.” “We are trying as much as possible to address this stumbling block,” he added, without giving further details.
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