The Gulf state’s move reflects frustration with the lack of progress by Hamas and Israel.

Qatar has told the Palestinian militant group Hamas and Israel that it will suspend its efforts to mediate a ceasefire and hostage release agreement in Gaza until both sides demonstrate readiness and seriousness to resume negotiations,

Palestinian medical officials say at least 13 people were killed by two separate Israeli strikes in Gaza. One of the strikes hit a school-turned-shelter in Gaza City’s eastern Tufah neighborhood.