Qatari PM: Netanyahu 'war criminal,' rejects claims that Doha funded Hamas military operations
Al Thani also alleged that the Israeli government had organized a campaign against Qatar intended to undermine its role as a mediator. The allegations were presented as his account in the interview.
Qatari Prime Minister Sheik Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani harshly condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an interview on British broadcaster Piers Morgan Live, rejecting claims that Qatar funded Hamas military operations in Gaza. Al Thani explicitly stated that Netanyahu is a war criminal and that those responsible for the October 7 massacre should be held accountable.
He dismissed Netanyahu's allegations that Qatar was attempting to influence American public opinion by directing billions of dollars to US universities, asserting that most of the spending went towards supporting campuses in Qatar. Al Thani also denied that his country's engagement with Hamas, including hosting the group's political office in Doha, resulted in financial support for Hamas' military wing.
He claimed that the $30 million monthly assistance program to Gaza, through a mechanism coordinated with Israel, the US and the UN, was intended to purchase fuel for Gaza's electricity generators, provide funds to families and civil servants, and cover salaries. Al Thani revealed that Qatar sought a diplomatic agreement with Iran just before the recent military campaign began, and had warned of the global economic impact of a war between the two nations.
He underscored the importance of closed-door diplomacy for resolving conflicts, emphasizing the challenges posed by media coverage.
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