Qatar
The Gulf state that served as the principal mediator between Israel and Hamas.
The State of Qatar is a sovereign country on the Arabian Peninsula and a member of the United Nations and regional bodies such as the Gulf Cooperation Council. It is governed as a hereditary emirate, with the Emir as head of state, and its economy is shaped substantially by its large reserves of natural gas and oil. As a state actor, Qatar conducts foreign policy, hosts international institutions and events, and engages in regional and global diplomacy, including a documented role in hosting talks and mediation efforts between various parties. Its government bodies administer domestic policy across sectors including energy, finance, and infrastructure.