Dutch Prime Minister Expresses Gratitude to Qatar for Mediation in Conflict between Israel, Hamas

Amsterdam, March 14 (QNA) - HE Prime Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Mark Rutte expressed gratitude to the State of Qatar for its mediation in the conflict between Israel and Hamas movement.
    In a post on "X" platform, Rutte said that he spoke, on the phone, with HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani about the desperate humanitarian situation in Gaza.
    He added that it is essential to reach agreement, as soon as possible, on the release of hostages, and on an immediate pause in the fighting to enable a substantial increase in the supply of aid to Gaza. 
    Last Tuesday, Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed the continuation of Qatari, regional and international efforts for a cease-fire in Gaza ahead of Eid Al Fitr, despite the complexity of situation on the ground, and the deteriorating humanitarian situation.
    Delivering the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' weekly media briefing, Dr. Al Ansari said that there are still hopes for an agreement to reach calm before Eid Al Fitr, but the on-the-ground situation is highly complicated. (QNA)