The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, discussed, on Monday, with US President Joe Biden, efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip.

This came during a phone call that the Emir of Qatar received from the US President, according to a statement from the Amiri Diwan.

The two sides discussed "developments in the situation in the Gaza Strip and the occupied Palestinian territories and the efforts of the two countries towards reaching an immediate and permanent ceasefire agreement in Gaza."

The two parties also discussed "the strong strategic relations between the two countries and ways to develop and strengthen them."

On Friday, Biden, whose administration provides absolute support to Tel Aviv in its war on Gaza, spoke about Israel submitting a three-stage proposal that includes a ceasefire in Gaza, the release of detainees, and the reconstruction of the Strip.

Earlier Monday, 5 Arab countries announced their support for the mediation efforts undertaken by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States to reach an exchange deal that would lead to a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, the release of prisoners, and the entry of aid into the Strip.