Qatar told US, Israel and Hamas: When you’re serious about a deal, call us, says Marwan Bishara

Qatar has suspended its mediation efforts between Hamas and Israel due to a lack of progress on a Gaza ceasefire deal. The Qatari foreign ministry denied withdrawing from the process but stated they would resume when the parties show a willingness to end the war. They emphasised not being blackmailed and rejected using negotiations as an excuse to continue the war. Reports of Qatar asking Hamas to close its Doha office were refuted. Al Jazeera's senior political analyst, Marwan Bishara, suggests Qatar's suspension of mediation efforts stems from frustration with repeated negotiation failures. He posits that some parties, notably the Israelis, have been using the diplomatic process as a cover to continue the war. Bishara expresses uncertainty about future negotiations, particularly regarding President-elect Trump's stance on Israel winding down the war. He speculates on whether Trump's comments imply an immediate cessation of hostilities or a continuation of destruction in Gaza. Addressing reports of Qatar planning to expel Hamas officials from Doha, Bishara dismisses these as disinformation, emphasising the practical importance of Hamas's presence for facilitating quick negotiations. He notes that when parties are serious, having Hamas in Doha is beneficial for reaching agreements, citing the success of a previous hostage exchange deal.

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[Funkme]

You can't deal with a psychopath. "A state run by war, will never know Peace, a nation run by media, will never know the truth".

[syedkaifiazam]

Absolutely right decision taken by Qatar.

[Amen.ahmed]

Trump told Qatar to close Hamas office while the Amir was congratulating him 😂😂😂

[YODAJJ]

If it was Egypt who suspended their mediation Aljazeera and others would have called Egypt a sellout and abandoning the pualestenians

[brennadavid]

Where are the sanctions against Israel? Talk only talk and no action

[buyukvegucluturkiye]

*Lots of respect and gratitude for Marwan Bishara professionalism*

[helenab]

Well done Quatar. .for astute reasoning that the US and Israel are using rhese negotiations as an excuse to carry on with the war.

[rojak]

qatar is fed up but in the future the US will not take responsibility. all they and Israel will say is that the arabs walked away from negotiations.

[AhJodie]

Thank you. Many of the comments say Marwan and Al Jazeera are biased towards the Palestine side, but I see them both as giving a well-rounded report and analysis.

[innocent]

They already rejected the real Messiah “Jesus”, now waiting for false Messiah and doing genocide everywhere

[nasruddin]

Why lies are repeatedly told by JEWISH LOBBY?

[GreatOga]

AJ told us on their headline news scroll yesterday that Hamas' office in Doha will no longer serve its purpose. What are you guys denying?
By the way does qatar think Bibi has ever been interested in ceasefire deal when all his objectives have not been met? This long-awaited, long-prepared for and much-talked-about war might still take another year from today especially with the involvement of Hezbollah. I pray and hope the worst is over.

[Saidshuaili]

The occupation and sponsors still pursuing the economic plan for Palestine.
Gaza, oil and gas.
Gaza, Real Estate sea front.
Gaza, Ben Gurion canal and port.

[naymatunc-rcvs]

seytanyahu doesnt want peace and seas fire to avoid jail and stay in power

[MAHMED-sh]

Free Palestine from Israeli occupation please!

[MiyobaHamooya]

I wouldn't want a cease fire if what threatens me still still exists

[Lynn-iw]

That’s what George Mitchel said back in the day. He knew Israel was not negotiating in good faith.

[presbiteroo]

I love al jazeera, but when it comes to reports on Qatar I'm always very suspicious.

[lajolaj]

South Africa has soon how countries should respond to the one sided war in GAZA

[hananiahbryan]

AL JAZEERA should also tell us that Qatar told Hamas to vacate Doha