PALESTINE

Mon 29 Sep 2025 8:57 pm - Jerusalem Time

Netanyahu's apology to Qatar sparks disputes within the occupying government's coalition and the opposition.

The apology of the Prime Minister of the occupation, Benjamin Netanyahu, to Qatar for the recent attack in Doha has sparked a storm of sharp criticism within political circles in the occupation entity, including prominent figures from both the ruling coalition and the opposition.

This criticism comes at a time when far-right ministers have escalated their attacks on Doha, led by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, who praised the attack and described it as "just and moral."

In a statement reflecting the hardline trends within the government, Ben Gvir said that the attack targeting leaders in Hamas is "extremely important," considering it sends a message to those he described as "the perpetrators of the October 7 massacre" that "there is no safe place for them in the world."

Ben Gvir continued his direct attack on Qatar, stating: "It is time to tell the world the truth: Qatar is a state that supports terrorism, funds it, and incites it. No amount of money will erase terrorism from their hands."

These contrasting positions place Netanyahu in a difficult position, as he faces pressure from his coalition partners who refuse any concession or apology, while he sees the necessity of maintaining Qatar's mediating role in sensitive regional issues, which led him to issue the apology that has now become the center of an internal political crisis.

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