Majed al-Ansari

Qatar: No direct US-Iran talks scheduled in Doha today

US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are in the Qatari capital Doha, according to a spokesperson. Iran talks are expected there - but only with mediators.

Important oil island Kharg has been attacked, Iran threatens to respond

Iran is threatening unrestrained retaliation after multiple reports of attacks on the oil island of Kharg. Iranian state media is reporting explosions on the island, and U.S. Senator J.D. Vance says Iran has struck military targets on Kharg.

Drone attacks and fires near Iran hit UAE, Oman and Qatar

Drones believed to be from Iran are causing damage and fires in the United Arab Emirates, Oman and other countries. Qatar claims to have thwarted an Iranian attack on its airport.

Trump Gives Hamas Three Days to Respond to US Gaza Plan

On Tuesday, representatives of Hamas, Qatar and Turkey will meet for talks about the US Gaza plan. Donald Trump demands a quick response from the extremist movement. The outside world holds its breath.

Trump Envoy Adam Boehler Engages Hamas for Hostage Releases

He is a successful businessman who during his student years shared a room with President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner. In recent months, the US envoy Adam Boehler has been busy getting American hostages released – sometimes using new, controversial approaches.

Trump's Envoy Adam Boehler Engages with Hamas for Hostage Negotiations

He is a successful businessman who during his student years shared a room with President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner. In recent months, the US envoy Adam Boehler has been busy getting American hostages released – sometimes using new, controversial techniques.

Mediator Sees Hope for Gaza Peace After Hostage Release

A new window of hope has opened in the attempts to put an end to the war in Gaza. The release of hostage Edan Alexander changes the playing field – now it's up to political will, according to Majed al-Ansari, spokesperson for the mediating Qatar. Right now, the big problem is not the details, he says during a visit to Stockholm.

Netanyahu Urges Qatar to Clarify Position in Gaza Ceasefire Talks

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accuses the mediating country Qatar of "playing for both sides" in the attempts to reach a new agreement on ceasefire in Gaza – and claims himself that Israel stands for "civilisation". Qatar's Foreign Ministry believes that the comments are "inflammatory".

Mediator: Ceasefire in place early on Sunday

Israel's government has approved the agreement with Hamas on ceasefire in Gaza and release of hostages. A six-week long ceasefire will come into effect on Sunday morning, mediator Qatar confirms.

Mediator: Ceasefire agreement reached early on Sunday

Israel's government has approved the agreement with Hamas on ceasefire in Gaza and release of hostages. A six-week long ceasefire will come into effect on Sunday morning, mediator Qatar confirms.

Gaza Talks in Final Stage: "Closer Than Before"

Negotiations about a ceasefire in the Gaza War are reported to have reached a final stage. The proposal on the table is said to contain the immediate release of some hostages. In Israel, extreme government figures are resisting.

Hamas on Biden's peace plan: Just words

The proposal for a ceasefire presented by US President Joe Biden a week ago is "just words", says Osama Hamdan, representative of Hamas, designated as a terrorist organization.

USA: No response from Hamas on ceasefire

Hamas' demand: Israel must withdraw from Gaza

Neither Israel nor Hamas has come up with a clear and definitive answer on a ceasefire in the Gaza War. Hamas, however, emphasizes that Israel must agree to withdraw from Gaza for the parties to be able to reach an agreement.