Summary
Qatar plans to keep helping mediate peace in Gaza after Israel expressed regret for a recent airstrike in Doha that targeted Hamas leaders but led to unintended casualties, including a Qatari officer. During a call with the Qatari prime minister, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu apologized and promised no future attacks on Qatar. The U.S. President Donald Trump has introduced a new plan to end the Gaza conflict, which both Israel and Qatar support.
Key Facts
- Qatar's prime minister appreciated Israel's apology for the airstrike in Doha.
- The Israeli airstrike in Qatar killed a Qatari security officer and some lower-level Hamas members.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu assured that Israel would not conduct similar strikes in Qatar again.
- The call with Netanyahu and Qatar's prime minister occurred before Trump's announcement of a new Gaza peace plan.
- The U.S. plan aims to end the Gaza conflict, and eight Arab and Muslim states, including Qatar, back it.
- Qatar has hosted the Hamas political bureau since 2012 and acts as a mediator with the U.S. and Egypt in the conflict.
- Israel targeted Hamas leaders responsible for attacks on Israel, leading to the controversial airstrike.
- Trump's new peace plan has been acknowledged as a significant step but has existing challenges.
