Qatar waiting for 'clear Israeli position' on Gaza truce deal

Mediator Qatar said on Tuesday that it was waiting for a "clear position" from Israel on a proposed Gaza ceasefire and prisoner swap deal outlined by US President Joe Biden.

"We have yet to see a very clear position from the Israeli government towards the principles laid out by Biden," Qatar's foreign ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari said at a press conference.

"We are waiting for a clear Israeli position that represents the entire government," he added. 

Al-Ansari urged both Israel and Hamas to clarify their positions and said communication was ongoing with both parties.

Reporting by Reuters and AFP