Doha – On Monday, Turkish and Qatari leaders convened in Doha for high-level talks regarding Gaza’s ongoing war, with leaders from both nations convening together in Doha in an effort to coordinate diplomatic efforts and seek an immediate ceasefire agreement.
Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Qatar’s Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani both stressed the need for immediate international action to end the bloodshed in Gaza where Israeli airstrikes have caused hundreds of casualties and uprooted thousands.
Fidan indicated at a joint press conference following the talks that Turkiye and Qatar share “deep concern” for the humanitarian situation in Gaza, where civilian deaths continue to pile up at an unprecedented scale. “Turkiye will work closely with Qatar and other partners to pressure the international community into taking decisive actions.”
Qatar, known for mediating Hamas-related issues between various parties, echoed Turkiye’s position. Sheikh Mohammed stressed the need to prioritize diplomacy over violence and called on more involvement by international actors (particularly the UN and EU): “We cannot allow the world to stand idly by while Gaza burns.”
Both nations reaffirmed their demand for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, humanitarian access to Gaza and serious peace negotiations aimed at ending decades-old Israeli-Palestinian conflicts.
Doha talks are taking place at an important juncture, as efforts to broker a ceasefire have yet to produce tangible results. Qatar has actively been involved with backchannel negotiations between Hamas and Turkiye while Turkeyiye is engaging in diplomatic outreach to urge major powers to intervene in this conflict.
According to diplomatic sources, Turkiye and Qatar are investigating the possibility of convening an emergency summit involving regional and international leaders as an effort to promote an enduring ceasefire initiative.
Beyond Gaza, both nations also discussed regional developments like Syria, Libya, and Sudan – though Gaza dominated discussions.
Analysts note that both Turkiye and Qatar are positioning themselves as key diplomatic actors in the current crisis by capitalizing on relationships they hold across the Middle East.
Dr. Layla Hariri, a Middle East analyst based in Doha said the Turkiye-Qatar partnership is emerging as an essential axis in efforts to peacefully resolve Gaza war through diplomacy. Their coordinated approach could bridge gaps where traditional diplomacy has faltered.
As Gaza’s conflict shows no signs of abating, regional powers are under increasing pressure to bring tangible results. Turkiye and Qatar appear poised to play a leading role in pushing for an end to violence; but whether their efforts will succeed remains uncertain.