Qatar's foreign ministry has stated that the release of hostages by Hamas would signal the end of the ongoing conflict. Spokesman Majed al-Ansari emphasized that Israel should have already ceased its operations in Gaza, referencing commitments made under a peace plan proposed by the United States. Negotiations are ongoing in Egypt, with many details of the peace plan still under discussion. Qatar also indicated that it is premature to speculate on the future of Hamas's political office in the country or alternative plans.
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