Qatari PM calls for an end to aggression to pave way for ceasefire

Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has called for an end to aggression in order to pave the way for an urgent ceasefire. 

“The only way to reach a peaceful solution is to keep communication channels open,” he said in a speech at a live event in Doha. 

He also used his speech to condemn Israel’s “collective punishment policy on Gaza,” and the targeting of civilian buildings, including schools and hospitals. 

He emphasised the importance of coordination with regional partners to de-escalate the crisis.