Israel-Hamas ceasefire has reached ‘critical moment’ ahead of second phase: Qatari prime minister

Published December 6, 2025 3:07pm ET



The prime minister of Qatar said on Saturday that the Israel-Hamas ceasefire has reached a “critical moment” as both sides prepare for the next phase of President Donald Trump‘s peace plan to end the Gaza war.

Qatar is one of the four key mediators responsible for brokering the Gaza peace deal in October. The other three mediators are the United States, Egypt, and Turkey.

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