# Qatar
Latest news and articles about Qatar
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Eight Mostly Muslim Foreign Ministers Condemn Israel, Warning Ceasefire at Risk
Eight foreign ministers — from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the UAE, Qatar, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt and Turkey — issued a joint denunciation of Israeli violations of a Gaza ceasefire, blaming the incidents for over 1,000 Palestinian casualties. The uncommon cross-regional statement warns that continued breaches could derail the ceasefire's second phase, undermine reconstruction and escalate regional tensions, while renewing calls for Palestinian self-determination and a political solution.
Trump’s Ultimatum to Iran Intensifies Regional Fears of Military Strike
President Trump’s public ultimatum to Iran and the deployment of a U.S. carrier strike group have triggered alarm across the Middle East, with Turkey, Qatar and Egypt calling for de‑escalation. Tehran says it is prepared to negotiate but will respond decisively to any attack, while Gulf states refuse to allow their airspace to be used for strikes on Iran.
A $1 Billion Seat and an Uninvited Chair: U.S. 'Peace Committee' Deepens Rift with Israel over Gaza
The U.S. initiative to launch a Gaza 'peace committee' chaired by President Trump, featuring a controversial $1 billion offer for permanent seats and a roster including Turkey and Qatar, has triggered a rare public rebuke from Israel. Deep disagreements over who should oversee Gaza, the scope of demilitarization, and the legitimacy of parallel technocratic bodies leave reconstruction and long‑term peace prospects tenuous.
Hamas Says It Has Shared Details on Last Israeli Remains, Accuses Israel of Blocking Searches
Hamas announced it has provided all information it holds about the remains of the last Israeli detainee and accuses Israel of blocking searches beyond a demarcated “yellow line,” which it says Israel is using as an excuse to avoid ceasefire obligations. The dispute complicates fragile ceasefire implementation and increases pressure on mediators to arrange verifiable searches and handovers.
Netanyahu Rebukes U.S. Over Qatar, Turkey Role in Gaza 'Peace Committee', Vows No Foreign Troops
Prime Minister Netanyahu has told U.S. Secretary of State Rubio that Israel opposes Qatar and Turkey joining a proposed Gaza "peace committee," instructing his foreign minister to lodge a formal protest. He also insisted that no Turkish or Qatari forces will enter Gaza and reiterated that a second-phase ceasefire must demilitarize the territory and disarm Hamas.
Netanyahu Rebukes US Plan to Include Qatar and Turkey on Gaza 'Peace Committee', Raising a Diplomatic Rift
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally opposed a US proposal to include Qatar and Turkey in a proposed Gaza "peace committee," instructing Israel's foreign ministry to convey objections to Washington and publicly insisting neither country's forces will be allowed into Gaza. The dispute underscores deeper disagreements over who should help manage security, aid and governance in Gaza after fighting, and complicates US efforts to build a multilateral mechanism for the territory's stabilization.
US-Led Gaza “Peace Committee” Sparks Rebuke from Both Israel and Palestinian Factions
The White House announced a US-led Gaza “peace committee” chaired by Donald Trump and a supporting executive committee, provoking sharp objections from both Israel and Palestinian factions. Jerusalem complained the list was published without coordination and included actors it finds unacceptable, while Palestinian militants called the lineup biased and the Palestinian technical committee defended its local legitimacy.