Qatari prime minister says his country will continue to play 'diplomatic role' for peace

Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani assured the United Nations Security Council that his country will continue its diplomatic role in mediating a ceasefire in Gaza. He stated that Qatar would persist in its humanitarian and diplomatic efforts to stop the bloodshed without hesitation. This affirmation followed earlier suggestions that Qatar might reassess its mediation role after Israeli strikes occurred in Doha.