Doha: Qatari Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer engaged in a phone conversation on Friday to discuss the ongoing situation in Lebanon and the occupied Palestinian territories, with a primary focus on Gaza. The leaders also explored the strategic bilateral relations between Qatar and the United Kingdom, as stated in a press release by the Amiri Diwan. According to Kuwait News Agency, the conversation included discussions on diplomatic measures aimed at reducing regional tensions and achieving a ceasefire. Both leaders emphasized the importance of addressing these issues through diplomatic channels to prevent further escalation.