Qatar Comments on Gaza Ceasefire Stalemate and ICC Warrants

Qatar's foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari stated that Gaza ceasefire and hostage release discussions between Israel and Hamas are nearly at a standstill. Commenting on the ICC's decision to seek arrest warrants against Israeli and Hamas leaders, Al-Ansari emphasized the importance of accountability for civilian casualties.

Qatar's foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari said on Tuesday the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release talks between Israel and Hamas remain “close to a stalemate”.

Asked about the International Criminal Court prosecutor's decision to seek arrest warrants against some Israeli and Hamas leaders, Al-Ansari said it was too early for Qatar to comment directly on that but that all states and organisations should be "held responsible for the killing of civilians".