Qatar’s prime minister warns his country reserves the right to respond to Israel’s deadly attack on Hamas in Doha, calling it a “pivotal moment” for the region, but says his country will continue mediation efforts.
“Qatar… reserves the right to respond to this blatant attack,” Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani tells a press conference.
“We believe that today we have reached a pivotal moment. There must be a response from the entire region to such barbaric actions,” he adds.
Al-Thani says that despite the attack, Qatar will continue mediation efforts to reach a ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas.
“Nothing will deter us from continuing this mediation in the region,” Al Thani says.
Earlier, diplomatic sources said Qatar would temporarily halt efforts.
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