Qatar says Israel yet to respond to Gaza ceasefire proposal

Qatar said Israel has yet to respond to a ceasefire proposal accepted by Hamas earlier this month, raising doubts over its willingness to end the war in Gaza. According to Al Jazeera, the plan calls for a 60-day halt to Israeli operations, partial troop withdrawal, humanitarian aid entry, and a prisoner exchange.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari said mediators Egypt and Qatar are awaiting an official reply, while Israel continues military action. He urged the international community to press Israel to engage, warning that Gaza faces worsening destruction and displacement.