Qatari PM: Lasting Gaza Truce Must Include West Bank

Qatar's Prime Minister stated that any durable ceasefire in Gaza must also include the occupied West Bank. He emphasized that a fragmented agreement would be unsustainable. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani outlined Qatar's foreign policy approach in a recent speech. "We do not aspire to project power through military means," he said, "but rather through diplomacy, investment, and strategic partnerships." The statement highlights Qatar's central role as a mediator in the conflict. It also signals that a narrow deal focused only on Gaza faces diplomatic hurdles. Qatar, along with Egypt and the United States, has led negotiations between Israel and Hamas. The Prime Minister's comments underscore the interconnected nature of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.