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Herzog meets Qatari PM, thanks him for Doha’s role in securing ceasefire
Amy Spiro is a reporter and writer with The Times of Israel
Israel's President Isaac Herzog (3rd right) shakes hands with Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on the sidelines of the COP28 summit in Dubai, December 1, 2023 (Courtesy)
President Isaac Herzog met with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, his office says.
Herzog thanks Al Thani for Doha’s role in mediating the hostage release-ceasefire deal in Gaza, which went into effect on Sunday, and says Israelis experienced “profound emotions” watching the release of Emily Damari, Romi Gonen and Doron Steinbrecher.
Al Thani reaffirmed his commitment to implementing all stages of the agreement, the president’s office says.
Herzog and Al Thani are both slated to speak this afternoon in Davos at separate sessions, with the ceasefire in Gaza expected to be a major topic in both addresses.
