Hind Abdulrahman Al-Moftah, the Permanent Representative of Qatar in Geneva, stated during her participation in the general discussion on the human rights situation in Palestine and other occupied Arab territories, that Qatar welcomes the recent official recognition by several countries of the State of Palestine. She noted that these recognitions represent a victory for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people and are in accordance with international legitimacy, relevant Security Council resolutions, and the ‘New York Declaration’ on implementing the two-state solution and establishing an independent Palestinian state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.
She emphasized the need for these recognitions of the Palestinian state not to remain mere ink on paper, urging the international community to assume its legal and moral responsibilities and take effective measures to pressure Israel, the occupying power, to stop the war and genocide in Gaza, the forced displacement of its residents, and their starvation, as well as to allow the adequate entry of humanitarian aid. Furthermore, she called for ending its occupation of all Palestinian and Arab territories and holding accountable all those responsible for the gross crimes and violations committed against the Palestinian people.
The White House announced on Monday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed that such an ‘attack will not recur in the future.’ The statement added that Netanyahu also expressed his deep regret for the accidental killing of a Qatari security officer during a failed assassination attempt targeting Hamas leaders in Doha. It was revealed that President Donald Trump participated in a tripartite call with Netanyahu and the Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman, during which they discussed a proposal to end the war in Gaza.
The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported yesterday that Israel apologized for its attack on Qatar through a call made by U.S. President Donald Trump with the Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu. In a press statement, the Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs affirmed ‘Qatar’s absolute and categorical rejection of any violation of its sovereignty under any circumstances,’ emphasizing that ‘the protection of citizens and residents in Qatar is a top priority.’
The American Axios website, citing an informed source, reported that Netanyahu told bin Abdulrahman, ‘I want you to know that Israel regrets the death of one of your citizens in our raid. The attack was directed against Hamas and not against Qataris, and I assure you that Israel will not violate Qatari sovereignty in the future, and I have pledged this to President Trump.’
The Israeli Broadcasting Authority, quoting a political source, revealed that ‘Qatar required a formal apology from the Israeli Prime Minister to continue its participation in the negotiations.’ The source explained that ‘Netanyahu did not inform his cabinet ministers of this Qatari condition.’ Netanyahu’s apology to Qatar caused a wave of anger within the ruling coalition, where Minister Orit Strock stated, ‘Did the Emir of Qatar apologize to the Prime Minister for the (attack) on October 7?’ National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir expressed his outrage at Netanyahu’s apology, considering Qatar a ‘terrorist state that funds and incites.’
Israeli journalist Ben Caspit mocked Netanyahu’s series of repeated apologies, saying, ‘Netanyahu apologized to King Hussein after the attempted assassination of Khaled Mashal, apologized to Erdogan after the Marmara ship incident, and now he apologizes to the Qatari Prime Minister,’ adding that ‘the only thing left is for him to apologize to the Israeli people and leave us alone.’
