Doha: Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammad bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani confirmed that Israeli occupation Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has officially apologized for the attack on Doha, which violated Qatar's sovereignty. The apology comes after US President Donald Trump facilitated peace efforts in the region.
According to Kuwait News Agency, a statement from the Qatari foreign ministry revealed that President Trump held a phone call with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and the Israeli Prime Minister. This call was part of US efforts to address the repercussions of the Israeli aggression that targeted a residential neighborhood in Doha, which housed the Hamas negotiating delegation, resulting in a breach of Qatar's sovereignty. The statement highlighted that during the conversation, the Qatari Prime Minister expressed gratitude to President Trump for his peace efforts, including guarantees that such aggression would not recur, and the US commitment to its defense partnership with Qatar.
The statement further detailed that the Israeli Prime Minister apologized for the attack on Doha, which resulted in the martyrdom of Qatari citizen Badr Al-Dosari, and pledged not to target Qatari territory in the future. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani reiterated Qatar's strong rejection of any infringement on its sovereignty, emphasizing the priority of protecting its citizens and residents. The statement also expressed Qatar's appreciation for the assurances given to prevent future violations and highlighted Qatar's commitment to continue diplomatic efforts to end the war in the Gaza Strip, aligning with the US President's initiative and Qatar's role in promoting regional security and stability.