Ceasefire Talks Between Qatar and U.S. Amid Gaza Conflict

Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani held a phone conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. They discussed efforts towards establishing a ceasefire in Gaza. Mediators in this effort include Qatar, Egypt, and the United States.

Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, who also serves as the foreign minister, engaged in a phone conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss ongoing efforts towards achieving a ceasefire in Gaza, according to a statement from Qatar's foreign ministry on Wednesday.

This discussion comes in the wake of the assassination of Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. Qatar, along with Egypt and the United States, has stepped up as a mediator to help bring about a ceasefire in the Gaza war. The international community closely monitors these continuous diplomatic efforts.

(With inputs from agencies.)