Why don't I start with Qatar? Then I'll turn to my colleague on the hostages question.
We are quite appreciative, as the Government of Canada, for Qatar's vital support on a series of different crises, including COVID-19 repatriation and the evacuation of Afghanistan refugees.
The Prime Minister, as well as Minister Joly as Minister of Foreign Affairs, along with the Minister of International Development, have spoken to their Qatari counterparts in the last couple of weeks to exchange views on the conflict and to discuss Qatar's mediation efforts.
We have publicly congratulated Qatar on its successful efforts to secure the release of two American hostages on the weekend. That was very welcome. We also welcome Qatar's ongoing efforts in the region to secure the release of hostages who are being held.
It is fair to say that we share concerns about the humanitarian situation. We want to keep up that dialogue. We agree on the need to protect civilians in Israel and in Gaza.