đŸ•’ Created · Updated

Benjamin Netanyahu labels Qatar a hostile state and defends humanitarian funding for Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described Qatar as a "hostile" state that did not dictate Israeli policy during the war in Gaza. During an interview, Netanyahu stated that Israel attacked and bombed Qatar, specifically referring to a strike on Doha in September 2025. This strike occurred during a meeting to discuss a US-backed ceasefire proposal and resulted in the deaths of five Hamas members and one Qatari security officer. Netanyahu also defended the transfer of millions of dollars in Qatari funds to Gaza, which were facilitated by Israel. While critics alleged the funds were used to help Hamas prepare for the October 7, 2023, attack, Netanyahu stated the money was intended for humanitarian purposes and was recommended by Israeli security agencies. Qatar denied these allegations, asserting that its aid was distributed through a transparent process known to the United States.\n Following the strike, Netanyahu and President Trump called the Qatari prime minister to apologize for the attack. Meanwhile, Qatar has also engaged in diplomatic efforts to address tensions with Iran, rejecting Iranian claims that its missiles primarily targeted US military facilities.

Sources