Middle East: Qatar suspends its Gaza cease-fire mediation

Qatar's Foreign Ministry said mediation efforts between Israel and the militant group Hamas in Gaza cease-fire talks are "currently stalled."

The ministry said it notified parties to the talks 10 days ago that, if an agreement were not reached during the latest round of negotiations, Doha would stall its efforts to mediate.

Qatar said it would resume its role as a mediator only when "the parties show their willingness and seriousness to end the brutal war."

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari said prior media reports regarding the future of the Hamas office in Doha were "inaccurate." He said the main goal of the Hamas office is to act as a communications channel "between the concerned parties."

Nigeria's Tinubu to call for Gaza cease-fire during Saudi Arabia visit

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu is set to call for a cease-fire in Gaza at the upcoming Arab-Islamic summit in Saudi Arabia.

"During the summit, President Bola Tinubu is expected to address the ongoing Israel-Palestinian conflict, emphasizing Nigeria's strong call for an immediate cease-fire and the urgent need for a peaceful solution," the president's office said in a statement on Saturday.

"Nigeria will also advocate for renewed efforts to revive the two-state solution as a pathway for lasting peace in the region."

The annual summit will open in Riyadh on Monday. Nigeria is invited as a member of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.Copy link