Washington's ambassador in Doha to Al Jazeera: Qatar plays a fundamental role in stopping the war and achieving a Palestinian state. Davis said that there is cautious optimism among the mediators who believe that the two parties' acceptance of talking to each other could lead to an eventual solution.
He added, "Diplomacy requires direct discussions and understanding from all parties concerned, and we are optimistic because everyone is ready to sit down to find a solution to the crisis" Davis stressed that this Qatari interest in the Palestinians "continued after the seventh of last October through mediation efforts to release the hostages, including the Americans"