Egypt and Qatar have released a joint statement affirming their continued mediation efforts after the United States and Israel withdrew their negotiators from talks in Doha. The two countries emphasized that progress had been achieved in the latest round of negotiations and clarified that the withdrawal was for consultations, which they described as a routine part of complex discussions. Both Egypt and Qatar reiterated their commitment to brokering a ceasefire in Gaza and securing a deal for the release of hostages.