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Qatar Says Gaza Ceasefire Talks at ‘Delicate Phase' 

Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike on a house, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, April 17, 2024. (Reuters)
Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike on a house, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, April 17, 2024. (Reuters)
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Qatar Says Gaza Ceasefire Talks at ‘Delicate Phase' 

Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike on a house, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, April 17, 2024. (Reuters)
Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike on a house, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, April 17, 2024. (Reuters)

Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said on Wednesday talks on a Gaza ceasefire and a release of hostages are at a "delicate phase".

"We are trying as much as possible to address this stumbling block," he added, without giving further details.

Qatar's premier condemned what he described as the policy of "collective punishment" still followed by Israel in its war against the enclave's ruling Palestinian group Hamas and the latest escalation in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

The ceasefire discussions, mediated by Qatar and Egypt, are continuing as a humanitarian crisis devastates Palestinians in Gaza with severe shortages of food, medicine and hospital care.

The war was triggered when Hamas burst into southern Israel from Gaza on Oct. 7, killed 1,200 people and took 253 hostages into the enclave, according to Israeli tallies. Israel has retaliated by pounding Gaza in an air and ground offensive which has killed almost 34,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza health authorities.

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Saudi Islamic Affairs Ministry to Participate in Conference of Latin American, Caribbean Muslims

Saudi Islamic Affairs Ministry to Participate in Conference of Latin American, Caribbean Muslims
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Saudi Islamic Affairs Ministry to Participate in Conference of Latin American, Caribbean Muslims

Saudi Islamic Affairs Ministry to Participate in Conference of Latin American, Caribbean Muslims

The Islamic Dawah Center in Brazil, in cooperation with the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance, is organizing the 37th International Conference of Latin American and Caribbean Muslims.

This year’s conference, titled "Islamic Education in Latin America and the Caribbean: Its Role in Preserving Identity," will take place November 29 to December 1 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Monday.

The event will feature official delegations, researchers, and specialists from various countries.

The conference will address several key themes, including the significance and status of Islamic education in Islam and the current state of Islamic education in Latin America and the Caribbean.

It will explore strategies for promoting and spreading Islamic education among Muslim minorities, the role of Islamic education in preserving Islamic identity and social cohesion, and the challenges facing Islamic education in Muslim minority communities. It will also discuss solutions to address these challenges in Muslim minority communities.

Saudi Arabia’s participation reflects its leadership and commitment to Islamic work across various fields. It underscores the Kingdom's dedication to serving Islam and Muslims while promoting its values of moderation and balance.

The participation also highlights the Kingdom's ongoing efforts to address the needs of Muslim minority communities, fostering their connection to Islamic principles and values that promote love and harmony.