The Qatari Foreign Ministry confirmed on Tuesday that the negotiations for the second phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza have not yet officially begun, noting that what is happening on the ground affects them, but it stated that "there is a positive atmosphere" for their launch.

The Qatari Foreign Ministry stressed its commitment to "efforts to launch the second phase negotiations, and we are working with all parties; but it has not officially started yet."

She said, "There is no comment at present regarding coordination regarding the exchange of prisoners and hostages next week."

She added that "what is happening on the ground affects the ceasefire negotiations in Gaza," but she pointed out that "there is a positive atmosphere for the launch of negotiations for the second phase of the ceasefire agreement."

The ministry said, "The arrival of delegations to Doha to begin the second phase negotiations is subject to the decisions of the countries concerned."

"We have repeatedly called for adherence to the ceasefire agreement and the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza," she added.

While Doha stressed its "rejection of any forced displacement of the Palestinian people," it confirmed its involvement "in the Arab working group on Gaza, and contacts are ongoing."