Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said on Tuesday that ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas have stalled, with “deep divisions” preventing progress.
Speaking at the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha, Al Thani declared that “the talks are going nowhere,” confirming that weeks of mediation efforts have failed to bridge critical gaps between the sides.
“When Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander was released, we thought that moment would open a door to end this tragedy, but the response was a more violent wave of strikes,” he said. “This irresponsible, aggressive behavior undermines any potential chance for peace.”
Qatar has been hosting negotiations based on the “Witkoff framework,” a phased plan proposing a 40- to 50-day ceasefire in exchange for the release of 10 living hostages. Under the proposal, Hamas would later disclose the status of remaining captives as talks continue toward a broader agreement to end the war.
Israel on Sunday announced that it is pursuing a broader framework for ending the war in Gaza, one that includes the release of all hostages, the expulsion of Hamas terrorists and the disarmament of the Strip.
The Israeli negotiating team in Doha is working to exhaust every opportunity to reach an agreement, according to the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office. Talks are being conducted under multiple frameworks, including one proposed by U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff.
Israel reportedly considered withdrawing its delegation from Doha on Monday due to lack of progress, but opted to keep the team in place for now.
Meanwhile, Israel’s Ministerial Committee for Legislation on Sunday advanced a bill to designate Qatar as a “terror-supporting state,” clearing the way for the coalition proposal to be put to a preliminary vote in the Knesset.
