As negotiations intensify for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release agreement, Qatar is reassessing its role as a mediator in some of the world's most challenging conflicts. Dr Bader Al-Saif of Kuwait University explains why Doha has long strived to unite diverse factions and parties.

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