Cairo, Doha committed to continued Gaza mediation with US coordination
CAIRO – 13 May 2025: Qatari newspaper Al-Sharq affirmed that Cairo and Doha will spare no effort in continuing their mediation efforts in the Gaza Strip, in coordination with the United States.
This aims to alleviate the suffering of civilians and create the appropriate conditions for a comprehensive de-escalation, ultimately leading to an end to the war and the humanitarian catastrophe it has caused.
In its editorial, Tuesday, titled "Fruitful Qatari-Egyptian-American Efforts," the newspaper stated that the results of the direct negotiations hosted by the State of Qatar between Hamas and the United States, which began to bear fruit yesterday, Monday, with the release of Israeli-American soldier Aidan Alexander by the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, who was held in the Gaza Strip and handed over to his family through the International Committee of the Red Cross, constitute a significant breakthrough towards advancing the resumption of negotiations leading to an end to the war.
The newspaper pointed out the welcome of Egypt and Qatar to Hamas' announcement of the release of American hostage Aidan Alexander, who was held by them, considering it a gesture of goodwill and an encouraging step for the parties to return to the negotiating table to achieve a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, the release of prisoners and detainees, and to ensure the safe and unhindered flow of aid to address the tragic conditions in the Strip.
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