Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani discussed with U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday his plan to end the war in Gaza in a phone call, the Emiri Diwan said in a statement.
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani © GCO
Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani discussed with U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday his plan to end the war in Gaza in a phone call, the Emiri Diwan said in a statement.
Sheikh Tamim reiterated Qatar's support for peace efforts and expressed confidence the countries backing the plan could reach a just settlement that guarantees regional security and stability and protects Palestinian rights, it added.
Reporting by Enas Alashray
Qatar has called for more time to allow diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran to bear fruit, as the region holds its breath over the fate of negotiations that could determine whether the Middle East slides further into conflict.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he had paused a planned attack against Iran to allow for negotiations to take place on a deal to end the U.S.-Israeli war, after Iran sent a new peace proposal to Washington.
Israel carried out airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Monday, Lebanese security sources and the state news agency said, while Hezbollah announced new attacks on Israeli forces, continuing the war in Lebanon despite the extension of a U.S.-backed truce.
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