As stated by Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Qatari Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha. The Secretary and the Amir discussed ongoing efforts to reach an agreement for a ceasefire in Gaza that secures the release of all hostages. The Secretary thanked the Amir for Qatar's continued indispensable role in mediating between the parties as part of its effort to promote regional peace and stability. The Secretary underscored that the ceasefire proposal outlined by President Biden would greatly benefit the Palestinian people through a significant and sustained increase in humanitarian assistance for distribution in Gaza, enable the return of displaced persons to areas throughout Gaza, and permit international reconstruction efforts to begin. He reiterated that the United States would continue to work towards a ceasefire grounded in the principles endorsed by the United Nations Security Council and countries around the world.
