Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says ‘Qatar is a hostile state’ — SkimNews
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- Netanyahu dismissed accusations about his government's alleged ties to Qatar as 'one big bluff,' while seemingly defending Doha's funding for Gaza in remarks published 6 Sep 2026.
- His comments come nearly a year after Israel attacked Qatar during ceasefire talks with Hamas, framing Doha as a 'hostile state' despite acknowledging its Gaza role.
Why it matters: Netanyahu's framing reveals an internal contradiction in Israel's posture — labeling Qatar 'hostile' while simultaneously defending Doha's funding role in Gaza, the same Qatar that hosted the ceasefire talks Israel bombed roughly a year earlier. The rhetoric sharpens the diplomatic rift with a key mediator in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
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