Netanyahu Rejects Turkish Qatari Military Role in Gaza Peace Plan Amid Regional Security Concerns

Turkey's Foreign Minister and intelligence head met with Hamas officials in Doha, praising Turkey's role in mediating the ceasefire with Israel and advocating for the occupation to end aggression and allow humanitarian aid and reconstruction. Vice President J.D. Vance acknowledged Turkey's constructive role in maintaining the ceasefire but emphasized Israel's approval for any foreign troop deployment in Gaza. However, Israel, led by Prime Minister Netanyahu, strongly opposes any Turkish or Qatari military presence in Gaza, viewing it as a threat to sovereignty and regional stability, despite their inclusion in President Trump's peace plan proposing an International Stabilization Force (ISF). Netanyahu also objects to Turkish participation in Gaza's reconstruction, fearing it could empower Hamas-linked groups, while Washington views Turkey and Qatar as essential yet civilian and temporary intermediaries in the peace process. Israeli opposition leaders criticize Netanyahu's security policies, urging a zero-tolerance approach to ceasefire violations and rejecting Turkish or Qatari peacekeeping troops, advocating instead for Egyptian leadership in Gaza's stabilization. The international force's unclear mission and participant countries' concerns about potential conflict with Hamas remain significant obstacles to deploying the ISF and securing a lasting ceasefire.