Netanyahu boasts about bombing Qatar, says Gaza funds used for aid
Summary
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he bombed Qatar during Israel’s war on Gaza and called Qatar a hostile state. He defended the transfer of Qatari funds to Gaza, saying the money was used only for humanitarian aid, despite accusations that some funds helped Hamas.Key Facts
- Netanyahu admitted to bombing Qatar during the Gaza war and called Qatar hostile.
- The bombing killed five Hamas members and one Qatari security officer in Doha.
- Qatar hosts Hamas's political office and has acted as a mediator in Middle East conflicts.
- Qatar condemned the bombing as a violation of international laws.
- Several countries, including Iran and Pakistan, condemned the Israeli strike; some Gulf states showed support for Qatar afterward.
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called the bombing a violation of Qatar’s sovereignty.
- Netanyahu defended Qatari funds sent to Gaza, saying they were meant for humanitarian aid based on advice from Israeli security agencies Mossad and Shin Bet.
- Qatar denies funding Hamas and says its aid to Gaza is closely monitored and transparent.
- The comments come weeks before Israel’s general election on October 27, where Netanyahu faces criticism over his handling of the Gaza war and other issues.
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