Qatar suspends mediation efforts on Gaza conflict

Palestinians evacuate a body from a site hit by an Israeli bombardment on Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip Picture: AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi, File

Qatar has decided to suspend its key mediation efforts between Hamas and Israel, officials said.

However, Qatar is highly likely to return to the efforts if both sides show “serious political willingness” to reach a deal on the war in Gaza, according to one spokesperson.