H.E. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani affirmed that the State of Qatar has received a reply from the Hamas movement regarding the general framework of the agreement about hostages, pointing out that the reply includes some comments, but in general, it is positive.
In a joint press conference with H.E. United States Secretary of State c on 6 February 2024, His Excellency stated that due to the sensitivity of this stage, details cannot be discussed, but this response calls for optimism, and the response has been delivered to the Israeli side.
H.E. the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs added that he discussed with the US Secretary of State all the developments, especially the unfortunate escalation witnessed recently, and the implications of this crisis on the security and stability of the region. He noted that the past few weeks have seen various tensions, in addition to the war on the Gaza Strip, which extended from the borders of the Strip and Palestinian territories to surrounding countries in the region, such as Jordan, Lebanon, Yemen, Iraq, Syria, and also in the Red Sea.
His Excellency expressed his condolences to H.E. Antony Blinken on the death of American soldiers from the coalition forces, emphasizing that Qatar cannot accept such actions and interference with the work of the coalition in the region.
His Excellency added, "since the first day of confrontations, we have warned against the threats and the dangers of expansion of these confrontations, notably that the region witnesses long-term and longstanding conflict. Unfortunately, these have become a reality, and it adds to the complexities it adds to the complexity to the negotiations." His Excellency called on all parties to exercise maximum restraint, prioritize wisdom, avoid escalation, refrain from making decisions that could lead to further bloodshed, and maintain the safety of civilians and commercial navigation freedom.
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