❗️Netanyahu rejects Turkish, Qatari role in Gaza peace plan
❗️Netanyahu rejects Turkish, Qatari role in Gaza peace plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ruled out any Turkish or Qatari involvement in Gaza’s postwar administration, calling such participation a “red line,” Israel Hayom reported on 21 October.
The objection has alarmed officials in Washington, who fear it could derail the US-backed framework aimed at restoring stability in Gaza after Israel’s ongoing assault.
According to US sources, the proposed role of Turkiye and Qatar would be limited to humanitarian and civil functions — including aid delivery, reconstruction, and coordination with international bodies.
However, Netanyahu and other Israeli officials argue that the two nations’ participation could enable political influence inside Gaza, potentially empowering Hamas-linked actors and threatening what they describe as Israeli security interests.
“Jerusalem views any Turkish or Qatari presence as a direct threat to Israeli sovereignty and regional stability,” an Israeli source told Israel Hayom, adding that Netanyahu reaffirmed his opposition during recent high-level talks.
