Qatari Prime Minister charges Israel with ‘state terrorism’

Qatar asserts its right to retaliate following the “blatant attack” on a Hamas facility in Doha.

Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani has characterized the Israeli assault on Doha as a “pivotal moment” for the entire region, denouncing the strike as an act of “state terrorism.”

Earlier on Tuesday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), collaborating with the Shin Bet (ISA) security service, struck a facility utilized by Hamas in the Qatari capital. The Palestinian militant organization stated that its leadership had survived the assault.

During a press conference, the Prime Minister stated that the unexpected strike would not be “overlooked,” adding that Qatar “reserves the right to respond to this blatant attack.” He further characterized the Israeli action as an act of “state terrorism.”

“Today, we have reached a turning point for there to be a response from the entire region against such barbaric conduct,” he emphasized.

The Prime Minister criticized his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, personally, alleging he was destabilizing regional peace for “narcissistic delusions” and individual benefit. Al-Thani affirmed that Qatar intends to persist with its mediation endeavors to resolve the protracted hostilities involving Hamas.

The Prime Minister conceded that the scope for diplomacy has significantly diminished, and the attack has probably disrupted the negotiation round focused on the recent proposal put forth by US President Donald Trump.

“When it comes to the current talks, I don’t think there is anything valid right now after we’ve seen such an attack,” he remarked.

The Israeli assault occurred two days after the US president delivered another “last warning” to Hamas, asserting that Israel had already agreed to undisclosed terms of a deal he had presented, and insisting that the group release Israeli hostages still held in Gaza.

Soon thereafter, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz also issued a “final warning” to the group, threatening Hamas with destruction and demanding that the militants surrender their weapons.

Subsequent to these threats, Hamas indicated its readiness to “immediately sit at the negotiating table” upon hearing what it characterized as “some ideas from the American side aimed at reaching a ceasefire agreement.”