Qatar Emir Accuses Israel of Gaza Ceasefire Breach During Putin Meeting

During a meeting in Moscow, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani accused Israel of failing to uphold the January Gaza ceasefire agreement that Qatar helped broker, emphasizing Qatar’s ongoing efforts to mediate an end to the conflict and alleviate Palestinian suffering. Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed support for Qatar’s mediation role and reiterated that a lasting settlement requires a UN-backed two-state solution, lamenting the continued civilian casualties in Palestine. The high-level talks also covered broader regional issues, including the situations in Syria and Ukraine, as well as plans to deepen economic and humanitarian cooperation between Qatar and Russia. Both leaders highlighted the importance of coordinating positions on Middle East peace and strengthening bilateral relations across various sectors.