Israel's Economy Minister expressed distrust towards Qatar's role as a mediator with Hamas, accusing the Gulf nation of "funding terror all over the world." The minister's remarks, highlighted in multiple reports, underscore a skepticism of Qatar's intentions, citing its long-standing support for Hamas. This position was further elaborated on, with the minister describing Qatar as deceitful, akin to a "wolf in sheep's clothing." Additionally, a top Israeli official acknowledged that while Qatari funds have been used for both positive and negative purposes, the country's support for Hamas over the years cannot be overlooked. Senior diplomatic officials also voiced that Qatar should have expelled Hamas, indicating a broader disapproval of Qatar's relationship with the group.
Qatar should have expelled Hamas, senior diplomatic officials say https://t.co/EuOSShJ6vi
“Qatar supported Hamas for many years. It cannot be ignored. The Qatari money was also used for good things and also for evil things,” said a top Israeli official. https://t.co/ALH9BRUoEw
The Israeli Minister of Economy told Bloomberg: Qatar is deceitful and we do not trust its mediation with Hamas. It is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. https://t.co/fG2FkRR5UY
Israel’s economy minister said he didn’t trust Qatar to act as a mediator with Hamas and accused the Gulf country of “funding terror all over the world” https://t.co/1yORd6Nyln https://t.co/VEziwl7tyb
Israel’s economy minister says he doesn't trust Qatar to act as a mediator with Hamas and accused the Gulf country of “funding terror all over the world” https://t.co/rFhjPNPSG1