Wed Sep 10 20:50:16 UTC 2025: **Qatar Condemns Netanyahu’s Threats Following Israeli Attack, Accuses Israel of “State Terror”**

**Doha, Qatar** – Qatar has strongly condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent threats and accusations, following an unprecedented Israeli attack on Doha targeting Hamas leadership. The Qatari government characterized Netanyahu’s remarks as a “shameful attempt to justify the cowardly attack” and accused Israel of violating Qatar’s sovereignty.

The condemnation follows a statement by Netanyahu, who threatened further attacks on Hamas leaders in Qatar if Doha does not expel the group’s officials. He defended Israel’s recent military actions across the Middle East, including the Doha attack, saying countries should “applaud” Israel.

Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Netanyahu is aware that Qatar’s hosting of the Hamas office was part of a mediation effort requested by the United States and Israel. They added that his “extremist rhetoric” is an attempt to win elections while he faces mounting international sanctions and investigation by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for war crimes in Gaza.

Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, in an interview with CNN, labeled the Israeli attack on Doha as “state terror” and expressed outrage, saying, “We are betrayed.” He stated that Israel’s actions have jeopardized any hope for the release of hostages held in Gaza, saying, “I think that what [Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu has done yesterday, he just killed any hope for those hostages.”

The Israeli attack in Qatar is part of a broader series of Israeli military actions across the region, including strikes in Gaza, Lebanon, Yemen, Syria, Tunisia, and the occupied West Bank. These actions have drawn widespread international criticism and raised concerns about violations of international law.

The attack in Doha has also triggered a wave of diplomatic activity, with regional leaders rushing to Qatar in a show of solidarity. The United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and Jordan’s king and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman are expected to arrive. An Arab-Islamic summit is planned in Doha in the coming days to determine a collective response to Israel’s actions. Sheikh Mohammed confirmed that an Arab-Islamic summit will be held in Doha in the coming days to decide on a course of action.

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