Qatar to halt Gaza ceasefire efforts amid deadlock between Hamas and Israel

Qatar may announce that it will cease efforts to mediate a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel until both sides demonstrate a "sincere willingness" to return to the negotiating table, marking a significant setback to peace talks, a report said on Saturday, citing an official briefed on the matter.The official stated that Qatar had made it clear from the beginning of the conflict that it would only mediate if both parties showed a genuine interest in finding a resolution, and that Qatar had previously informed Hamas, Israel, and the U.S. administration of its decision to halt its diplomatic role in the talks, Reuters report stated.