Qatar has suspended its key mediation efforts between Hamas and Israel, it said Saturday, after growing frustration with the lack of progress on a cease-fire deal for Gaza.

Qatar has decided to suspend its key mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas after growing frustration with the lack of progress on a cease-fire deal for Gaza.

Qatar, one of the chief negotiators of a potential cease-fire between Hamas and Israel, said it will suspend its mediation efforts, according to officials. The move comes amid growing frustration