Overview
- Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed said durable peace requires engagement with influential non-state actors, citing Hamas and the Taliban as examples discussed at the forum.
- He said Hamas and Taliban political offices in Doha were opened in 2012 and 2013 at Washington’s request to enable communication, ceasefires, and assistance.
- Qatar rejected claims that its Gaza funding was diverted to Hamas, asserting a transparent process known to the United States and facilitated in part by Israel.
- Sheikh Mohammed condemned an Israeli strike on Qatari territory in September as unethical and said President Donald Trump reacted with surprise and frustration when informed.
- Qatar pledged ongoing humanitarian support for Palestinians but said it will not finance reconstruction for damage it did not cause, opposed forced displacement, and cited UN estimates that 92% of Gaza’s homes are damaged or destroyed.