Qatar says it's reassessing its role as a mediator between Israel and Hamas

The prime minister of Qatar has cast doubt on its role in peace talks. The Gulf state has been an important mediator with Hamas but Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani says their efforts were being undermined by politicians seeking to score points.

Another obstacle to progress in any negotiations has been continued Israeli settlement expansion, we look at what's happening in East Jerusalem.

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