Qatar minister says there's no political will to reach ceasefire in Gaza

Qatari State Minister Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi said there is no political will to reach a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, Reuters reported on Monday. 

Qatar, along with the US and Egypt, has played a critical role in mediating between Israel and Hamas since the 7 October attack. In November, Doha helped broker a temporary ceasefire during which Hamas released 81 Israeli captives in exchange for 240 Palestinians.

However, months of subsequent diplomatic efforts have struggled due to wide gaps between Israel and Hamas.