Middle East: Qatar reportedly pulls out of Gaza truce talks

Qatar has reportedly concluded that the Hamas political office in Doha no longer serves its purpose. Meanwhile, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas told Donald Trump that he is willing to work toward peace. DW has more.

• Qatar will no longer mediate between Israel and the militant group Hamas, according to media reports
• Lebanon's Health Ministry said Israeli airstrikes on Tyre killed seven people, including two children
• Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas spoke on the phone with US President-elect Donald Trump

Here are the main developments regarding Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Gaza and the wider Middle East region on Saturday, November 9: