The CIA and Mossad negotiated the continuation of the ceasefire in Qatar. The US pressured us. But Israel was left in shock after news of the death of a baby kidnapped in Gaza.
Such a diplomatic accident rarely happened to Frank-Walter Steinmeier in his long career as head of the Chancellery, Minister for Foreign Affairs, SPD candidate for Chancellor and Federal President. The German head of state arrived at Doha airport in Qatar on Wednesday during his trip to the Middle East and there was no one to welcome him except the German ambassador. The protocol from the Persian Gulf emirate took half an hour to arrive, while Steinmeier waited for the reception committee at the airport gate.
But the Qataris had a good excuse for the affront. Middle East diplomacy kept Qatar on its toes for more than seven weeks in its dual role as exile for Hamas leaders and mediator between Israel and the terrorist organization. Especially on a day when the countdown to the end of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip was underway again. Following his visit to Israel, where he visited the sites of the massacre in the south of the country alongside his colleague Yitzhak Herzog, Steinmeier also appealed to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani for an extension of the ceasefire, which would provide the opportunity for another 1 Offered release of hostages.