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Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, who has been mediating talks, has said that recent negotiations are "grounds for optimism" that a positive outcome is "within reach".

From BBC • May 24, 2026

China has not sought the limelight in peace building efforts, reiterating only that it has been mediating and encouraging an end to hostilities.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Qatar, which has been mediating, said it was trying to restart the truce, but difficulties were mounting.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 1, 2023

But Qatar, which has been mediating between the sides, said Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend the truce by two more days.

From Washington Times • Nov. 28, 2023

William J. Burns, the C.I.A. head, and David Barnea, who leads the Mossad, Israel’s spy service, are scheduled to meet with officials in Qatar, which has been mediating talks between Israel and Hamas.

From New York Times • Nov. 28, 2023