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Mon 13 Oct 2025 2:46 am - Jerusalem Time

Israel Today: Moderate Gulf States are disturbed by Qatar's role.. "Hamas will return"

The newspaper Israel Hayom revealed that the moderate Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Bahrain, are dissatisfied with the large compensations that Trump is providing to Qatar, which continues to support the Muslim Brotherhood.

The newspaper added that the American security agreements with Qatar are concerning to the moderate Gulf states, as they are expected to be partners in the reconstruction of Gaza, with a stance similar to that of Israel.

The Hebrew newspaper clarified that among other things, these countries firmly support the complete disarmament of Hamas, and that the Palestinian Authority should only enter after comprehensive reforms and efforts to eradicate extremism.

In fact, they are partners in this process through educational programs, including religious lessons, as well as a change in the media's stance towards Israel and the Jews.

However, they also demand that Israel move towards a political solution based on two states, according to the newspaper.

It quoted a Saudi diplomatic source as saying that the issue of normalization is on the table, but it is not expected to happen within a few months.

He added that there is still a long way to go before the agreement is fully implemented, including the commitments that Israel has with the Palestinian Authority and entering into serious negotiations about the two-state solution.

We will work to ensure that the Authority fulfills its commitments, but it is up to Israel, in any coalition, to adhere to what Netanyahu agreed upon.

When asked if he expects the current coalition to contribute to reaching a long-term settlement with the Palestinians, he said: We have all heard the extremist ministers in this government.

It will now be up to Netanyahu or the next elected government to decide whether to support extreme measures like sovereignty or truly seek a real solution that ultimately leads to calm.

The Saudi official also criticized Qatar sharply, stating that it is a mistake to rely on Qatar, which supports the Muslim Brotherhood movement.

He explained that excessive Qatari intervention in the subsequent phases of the plan and in the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip will lead to the collapse of Trump's plan, as Qatar's other interest is to thwart steps like removing extremism and trying to ensure Hamas's survival on its path to return in the not-so-distant future.

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Israel Today: Moderate Gulf States are disturbed by Qatar's role.. "Hamas will return"

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