On November 24, 2024, the Middle East Council on Global Affairs (ME Council) hosted a closed roundtable with H.E. the Honorable Dato Erywan Pehin Yusof, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam. The discussion brought together ME Council experts, scholars, diplomats, and academics to analyze the latest developments in the region, with a focus on the ongoing conflict in Gaza and Lebanon. Participants explored the implications of the war for regional stability and Qatar’s critical role in mediating a resolution.