Qatari Official Says Renewed Mediation Efforts between Israel and Hamas Still in Early Stages

Smoke rises following Israeli airstrikes on Al Maghazi refugee camp, central Gaza Strip, 07 December 2024. (EPA)
Smoke rises following Israeli airstrikes on Al Maghazi refugee camp, central Gaza Strip, 07 December 2024. (EPA)
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Qatari Official Says Renewed Mediation Efforts between Israel and Hamas Still in Early Stages

Smoke rises following Israeli airstrikes on Al Maghazi refugee camp, central Gaza Strip, 07 December 2024. (EPA)
Smoke rises following Israeli airstrikes on Al Maghazi refugee camp, central Gaza Strip, 07 December 2024. (EPA)

Majed bin Mohammed al-Ansari, Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesman, said the revived efforts to push for a ceasefire between the two sides were still in the early stages despite e new “momentum."

Qatar recently renewed its role as mediator after suspending efforts last month in frustration over what it said was a lack of willingness by the sides to make progress.

Al-Ansari said his government has been only engaging with the individual sides. However, he said he hoped to see mediation kick into gear in a “more detailed manner” by next week.

Al-Ansari said while it was still too early to provide details on postwar Gaza, his government has had discussions about its general position.

He said there needs to be a “Palestinian decision” on who will govern, with the West Bank and Gaza under a unified leadership.

He also said Qatar, which played a big role in rebuilding Gaza after previous conflicts, would be open to joining a broader reconstruction effort if political conditions allow.

“We will support any international effort when it comes to rebuilding,” he added. “We will not abandon the Palestinian people. We will not abandon the people of Gaza. But this time, it needs to be an international effort.”

“The whole international community should be supportive of whatever governance model is chosen by the Palestinian people,” he told reporters on the sidelines of the Doha Forum.



Saudi Defense Ministry's Health Services Launches First Mobile Field Hospital in Holy Sites 

General view of the Grand Mosque during Hajj pilgrimage in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, June 3, 2025. (SPA)
General view of the Grand Mosque during Hajj pilgrimage in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, June 3, 2025. (SPA)
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Saudi Defense Ministry's Health Services Launches First Mobile Field Hospital in Holy Sites 

General view of the Grand Mosque during Hajj pilgrimage in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, June 3, 2025. (SPA)
General view of the Grand Mosque during Hajj pilgrimage in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, June 3, 2025. (SPA)

The Saudi Ministry of Defense’s Health Services launched a mobile field hospital for the first time in the holy sites, as part of its efforts to support the healthcare system during the Hajj and provide comprehensive medical services to pilgrims in line with the highest standards of quality and safety, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Wednesday.

The state-of-the-art mobile field hospital comprises 29 trailers and 26 modules that house all main hospital components, including the main entrance, connecting corridors, emergency exits, and essential services, enabling full-scale medical operations in a field environment.

The hospital includes inpatient wards with a capacity of 50 beds, a fully equipped pharmacy with a medicine storage unit, a radiology unit, a medical laboratory, and specialized clinics. It also features a surgical operating room with a recovery and sterilization wing, intensive care and observation units, and an emergency department.

The mobile field hospital’s inauguration reflects the vital role of the Ministry of Defense in serving the pilgrims and boosting the readiness of the health infrastructure in the holy sites, helping pilgrims to perform their rituals with ease and tranquility.