The Gulf state’s role in the release of two American hostages by Hamas has burnished its reputation as a global mediator
As news broke that two Americans held hostage in Gaza had been released by Hamas after talks brokered by, and the UK’s Rishi Sunak were among the world leaders waiting at the end of the line, officially to congratulate the tiny Gulf state on its successful negotiations, but mostly to ask for help getting their own citizens home.
“Mediation and conflict resolution is an essential part of our foreign policy, so sizeable number of personnel are actively engaged on this part of the file,” a Qatari official said, speaking on condition of anonymity. “The Hamas political office was opened in Qatar in 2012 in coordination with the United States government, following a US request to open a communication channel with Hamas,” the Qatari official said.
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