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Qatar Denounces Israeli Strike on Hamas Leaders in Doha, Vows to Keep Mediating

Officials say the assault undermined peace efforts, leaving no valid talks in place.

Overview

  • Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani said mediation is part of Qatar's identity and pledged that the role will not be deterred.
  • He condemned the operation as "100% treacherous" and accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of practicing state terrorism.
  • Qatar said it reserves the right to respond and has formed a legal team to handle its response to the attack.
  • Doha said U.S. officials alerted Qatar about the strike roughly 10 minutes after it began, while the White House has said it provided advance notice.
  • Netanyahu described the strike as entirely justified, citing a Jerusalem attack and the deaths of four Israeli soldiers in Gaza.