What does Qatar's suspension of mediation mean for the Gaza war?

The wealthy Gulf country hosts the largest US base in the Middle East and Hamas's political office, and has played a pivotal role in indirect talks since the October 7 attack on Israel that sparked the war.

A woman walks past buildings damaged by Israeli strikes in southern Beirut's Ruweiss district on November 11, 2024, as the war continues between Israel and the Lebanese militant Hezbollah group. (AFP)