'No Longer Serves Purpose': Qatar To Suspend Its Mediation Efforts Between Hamas, Israel

Qatar has suspended its key mediation efforts between Hamas and Israel, it said on November 9, after growing frustration with the lack of progress on a cease-fire deal for Gaza.

It wasn't immediately clear whether the remaining Hamas leadership hosted by Qatar must leave, or where it would go. Hamas has good relations with Iran and Turkey, and some of its leaders are now in Lebanon.

However, Qatar is highly likely to return to mediation efforts if both sides show “serious political willingness” to reach a deal, according to an official with Egypt, the other key mediator.