On the morning of 7 September 2026, the Prime Minister spoke by telephone with the Amir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, according to a press release from the Prime Minister's Office at 10 Downing Street.

The Prime Minister said he was focused on de-escalation in the Middle East and on supporting regional partners in restoring stability and security. He described the UK-Qatari relationship and their defence cooperation as strengths, saying he wanted to take the partnership further, including in business and investment and in clean energy.

On Israel and Gaza, the Prime Minister called the expansion of illegal settlements in the West Bank unacceptable and said the UK would announce comprehensive measures in response in due course. The two leaders agreed to remain in close contact, the release said.

The release, issued under Prime Minister Andy Burnham on 7 September 2026, did not specify the timing or content of the planned UK measures.