Qatar: The continuation of the war in Gaza makes it difficult for mediators to reach an agreement

Doha - Ma'an - Qatari Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Mohammed Al-Khulaifi said that the continuation of the war on Gaza makes it difficult for mediators to reach an agreement between the Palestinian and Israeli sides. In turn, Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani said, "The policies of occupation, forced displacement, and collective punishment have never resulted in the end of any conflict." He pointed out that the war in the Gaza Strip has claimed and continues to claim thousands of lives, and the scale of the human tragedy there is worsening every day. He stressed that international efforts to end the conflict in Gaza and humanitarian efforts must be intensified to ensure the arrival of aid. He pointed out that the policies of occupation, forced displacement, and collective punishment are fuel for the continuation and expansion of violence. He said that history has proven that the cost of any occupation and its consequences are much greater than any retur n expected by the occupier. Source: Maan News Agency