Qatar said Saturday that it had paused mediation efforts for a cease-fire deal in the Gaza Strip, announcing in a statement that it would resume its role helping broker an agreement only when the parties,

The Gulf state’s move reflects frustration with the lack of progress by Hamas and Israel.

Qatar has told the Palestinian militant group Hamas and Israel that it will suspend its efforts to mediate a ceasefire and hostage release agreement in Gaza until both sides demonstrate readiness and seriousness to resume negotiations,