Hamas chief briefs Qatar Emir on latest developments with Israel

Ismail Haniyeh, senior political leader of Hamas, attends a rally at the anniversary march of the “Great March of Return” and “Palestinian Land Day” protests at Israel-Gaza border on March 30, 2019 [Motasem Dalloul / Middle East Monitor]

Hamas Bureau Chief, Ismail Haniyeh, on Wednesday discussed with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, the latest efforts to reach a ceasefire between the Palestinian factions and Israel, a statement by the movement revealed.

According to the statement, Haniyeh praised Qatar’s strong role in supporting the Gaza Strip through reconstruction and humanitarian projects.

The statement quoted the Emir of Qatar as confirming his country’s standing with the Palestinian people, stressing that Doha would take “all the necessary decisions in order to ensure that the current efforts succeed”.

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An Egyptian delegation has been shuttling between the Gaza Strip and Israel in an effort to reach a ceasefire between Palestinian factions and Israel.

The ceasefire is based on easing the Israeli siege imposed on the Gaza Strip in return for stopping protests organised by the Palestinians near the Gaza-Israel fence which have been ongoing for a year.

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