Qatar criticises Israeli 'foot-dragging' over Gaza deal

Majed al-Ansari, the official spokesperson for Qatar's foreign ministry, has accused Israel of "foot-dragging" in its implementation of the US-brokered Gaza peace plan. 

Speaking at a weekly press briefing, Ansari credited Hamas with achieving a "breakthrough in the agreement" by announcing on Monday that it would respect its side of the deal, according to a press release posted by Qatar's foreign ministry on X. 

The US insisted on Monday that the ceasefire in Gaza, negotiated by the US-backed Board of Peace, remains operative despite it being rejected by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a rare public split with Trump on Sunday. 

Advisor to Prime Minister and Foreign Ministry Official Spokesperson @majedalansari : Israel's Rejection of Gaza Peace Plan Continues Foot-Dragging on Ceasefire Deal

Doha | August 11, 2026

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