A Qatari, Egyptian, and American statement affirmed that "it is time to conclude a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip and the release of prisoners." It pointed out that "we invited both parties to resume talks on August 15 in Doha or Cairo to bridge the remaining gaps." The Qatari, Egyptian, and American statement clarified: "As mediators, we are ready, if necessary, to propose a final solution to the implementation issues," and emphasized that "it is time for the release of prisoners, the initiation of a ceasefire, and the implementation of the agreement." It added: "No more time should be wasted and there should be no excuses from either party for further delays. We have been striving for months to reach an agreement, which is now on the table and lacks only implementation details."