Qatar remains in the Gaza conflict: ceasefire in sight?

Qatar remains in the Gaza conflict: ceasefire in sight?

The Gulfemirate Qatar remains a central player in the conflict between Israel and Hamas! Despite reporting on the end of his broker role, the spokesman for the Qatarian Foreign Ministry, Madschid al-Ansari, made it clear that this information is simply wrong. Katar informed the conflict parties ten days ago that it could suspend its role should not be reached. "Qatar will continue these efforts with his partners if the parties show the will and serious to end the brutal war," said Al-Ansari.

The Gaza War has been raging for over a year, and Qatar, together with the United States and Egypt, has made a decisive contribution to exchanging hostages. In November 2023, more than 100 hostages could be freed during a short ceasefire. Despite numerous indirect negotiations, including in Doha, a new breakthrough has so far been missing. The situation is tense, and the question of whether the mediation efforts are actually put on hold remains open.

Qatar and Hamas: A complex relationship

Qatar has had close relationships with Hamas since the 1990s, which opened a political office in Doha in 2012. These connections have made Qatar an important intermediary, even if after the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, demands were made to close the office. Al-Ansari rejected these reports and emphasized that the office acts as a communication channel between the conflict parties. The EU, the USA and Israel classify Hamas as a terrorist organization, which only reinforces the complexity of the situation.

Qatar has also earned a call as a supporter of Islamist groups in the Middle East, including the Taliban and other actors in Syria and Turkey. Experts see this as part of Qatar's strategy to expand its influence in the region. The developments in the Gaza conflict and Qatar's role in this are of crucial importance, while the world hopes for a possible solution.