Amir, Dutch PM discuss Gaza crisis

Dutch PM expresses gratitude to Qatar for mediation in conflict between Israel and Hamas

HIS Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and Prime Minister of The Netherlands HE Mark Rutte discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and the ways to develop and strengthen them.

This came during a phone call received by HH the Amir on Thursday from the Prime Minister of The Netherlands.

During the call, they also discussed a number of regional and international developments of joint interest, especially related to developments in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories.

The Dutch Prime Minister expressed gratitude to 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 about the desperate humanitarian situation in Gaza.

The Dutch Prime Minister 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.