[57218] Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan: Israel's policy poses a threat to global security

Regional tension: Turkish Foreign Minister's remarks in Doha

During an official visit to Doha on May 12, 2026, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan sharply criticized Israel's policy. According to reports from the channel Son Dakika Haberler Türkiye, Fidan claimed that Israeli policy has shifted from an issue of regional security to a "problem of global security."

In a joint press conference with his Qatari counterpart, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Fidan used the phrase "the elephant in the room" to describe Israel's position. As reported in Haber Gündem, the Turkish minister stated that while the entire world strives for peace, Israel presents a policy of "violence and expansionism." The report noted that Fidan also met with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim, as part of his round of meetings in Doha.

The channel Daily Islamist 🇹🇷 🇵🇸, which is identified with religious-Islamic stances, quoted Fidan's remarks that issues in the Persian Gulf should not distract attention from the situation in Gaza. According to the report, Fidan emphasized that "Israeli expansionism" remains the primary threat to stability and security in the region.

These reports come against the backdrop of intense diplomatic efforts by Turkey with Qatar, as Turkish media outlets, including DoğruHaber, emphasize Ankara's hardline against Israel as part of the country's central political discourse.