The Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed in a statement that diplomatic efforts are continuing, to reach a new truce in Gaza, Paralel.Az reports citing Al Jazeera..

“Qatar affirmed its ongoing diplomatic efforts to renew the humanitarian pause and expressed hope for building upon the progress made to accomplish a comprehensive and sustainable agreement that would end the war, stop the bloodshed of our Palestinian brethren, and lead to serious negotiations and the launch of a political process that yields a comprehensive, permanent, and just peace in accordance with international resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative,” the ministry said in a statement.

A seven-day truce between Israel and Hamas – mediated by Qatar – failed to be renewed on December 1.