Netanyahu demands Turkey, Qatar to stay out of Gaza
Israeli leader opposes Turkish and Qatari involvement as differences with Washington emerge over Gaza’s post-war security framework
TEL AVIV, Israel (MNTV) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has demanded no presence of any Turkish or Qatari military or security in the Gaza Strip, highlighting growing differences with the United States over post-war arrangements for the territory.
Speaking during a weekly session of the Israeli parliament, Netanyahu said there would be no deployment of Turkish or Qatari forces in Gaza, reaffirming Israel’s rejection of any role for the two countries in future stabilization or governance mechanisms.
Netanyahu’s demand, for experts, show Israel’s reluctance for any possibility of peace in the Middle East following last year’s US-brokered ceasefire deal.
His remarks followed a White House announcement last week outlining the creation of an “Executive Council” for Gaza under a broader “Peace Council” led by US President Donald Trump.
Washington described the body as advisory, with its membership including Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Qatari diplomat Ali al-Thawadi, along with other regional and international representatives.
Netanyahu said Israel disagrees with its US allies over who should oversee the implementation of the proposed plan for Gaza, which has suffered extensive destruction after more than two years of conflict.
His office said the council’s composition was announced without coordination with Israel and contradicts Israeli policy positions.
In a statement issued over the weekend, Netanyahu instructed Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar to formally convey Israel’s objections to US officials, as Israeli leaders seek to block any Turkish or Qatari involvement in Gaza’s future security and administrative arrangements.
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