Qatar has strongly rebuked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office for what it called “inflammatory statements” that violate “basic standards of political and moral responsibility.”
In a post on X, Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson defended the country’s mediation efforts, stating: “Qatar’s principled foreign policy aligns with its role as a credible and impartial mediator.”
The Gulf nation emphasised its ongoing coordination with Egypt and the US to secure a ceasefire, deliver humanitarian aid, and pursue lasting peace based on “justice and humanity.”
The response came after Netanyahu’s office accused Qatar of “double talk” and demanded it choose between “civilization” and “Hamas barbarism.”
The State of Qatar firmly rejects the inflammatory statements issued by the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office, which fall far short of the most basic standards of political and moral responsibility. Portraying the ongoing aggression against Gaza as a defense of “civilization”…
— د. ماجد محمد الأنصاري Dr. Majed Al Ansari (@majedalansari) May 3, 2025
