How Qatar gambled on a Gaza truce, and won

Qatar faced criticism over its mediation between Israel and Hamas, but emerged as a winner after announcing a ceasefire deal following more than a year of war in Gaza. The joint mediation with the United States and Egypt focused on the gas-rich peninsula, home to three million people. Despite facing backlash, Qatar’s efforts led to a six-week truce and hopes for a permanent ceasefire, although Israel’s cabinet has yet to approve the fragile deal.

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