Thousands of angry Israelis flooded the streets of Tel Aviv in protest after Qatar's decision to scale back its mediation efforts regarding Gaza. This move has caused panic among Israelis, particularly over the implications for hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. Protesters have demanded immediate action, fearing the cessation of Qatar’s role as a key mediator could delay efforts to secure the captives' release. Qatar cited a lack of good-faith negotiations as the reason for suspending its efforts but denied reports that Hamas leaders had left the country.
