DOHA, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Qatar will stop trying to mediate a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal until Hamas and Israel show a "sincere willingness" to return to the negotiating table, an official briefed on the matter told Reuters on Saturday ...

Qatar announced Saturday that it has paused its role as a mediator for a ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas due to a lack of willingness by the sides to reach an agreement.

Qatar said Saturday that it had paused mediation efforts for a cease-fire deal in the Gaza Strip, announcing in a statement that it would resume its role helping broker an agreement only when the parties,

The Qatari Foreign Ministry announced it had stepped back from talks, saying it would resume once Israel and Hamas “show willingness and seriousness.”

DOHA: Qatar’s suspension of its crucial mediation between Israel and Hamas has crushed hopes for a long-stalled truce in the Gaza conflict and prisoner release deal.

FM clarifies its mediation efforts will resume when both parties show “willingness and seriousness” to negotiate

Israel Defense Forces carried out air strikes in Gaza and Lebanon that killed dozens while targeting Hamas and Hezbollah militants Saturday morning.

The Gulf state’s move reflects frustration with the lack of progress by Hamas and Israel.

Israeli protesters expressed concern for hostages in Gaza Saturday, after Qatar said it was pulling back as a key mediator for a ceasefire that would help bring the captives home.

Qatar will stop trying to mediate a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal until Hamas and Israel are willing to resume talks, an official briefed on the