US EditionNetanyahu calls Qatari prime minister to apologize for Israeli strike targeting Hamas officials in Doha, AP sources say
- On September 9, Israel launched a missile strike in Doha targeting Hamas leaders involved in US-backed ceasefire talks, killing a Qatari security guard and several lower-ranking Hamas members.
- The strike violated Qatari sovereignty and caused Qatar to refuse continuing its mediation role, prompting Prime Minister Netanyahu to issue an apology during a White House call with Qatari and US leaders.
- Netanyahu expressed deep regret for the attack, assured no future violations of Qatar's sovereignty, and signaled possible compensation to the slain guard's family, while Qatar reaffirmed its commitment to regional stability.
- The apology sparked sharp backlash in Israel, where critics across the political spectrum, including National Security Minister Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Smotrich, condemned it as betrayal and disgrace undermining Israeli dignity.
- This event highlights Netanyahu's challenge to balance maintaining relations with Washington and Doha amid the Qatargate scandal and domestic scorn, while efforts continue to restart Gaza ceasefire and hostage negotiations.
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Trump Holds Phone As Netanyahu Dials Qatar To Apologise For Attack
Whether Netanyahu delivered a scripted apology to Qatar is a speculation that erupted after the White House circulated a black-and-white photograph showing US President Donald Trump gripping the phone while Netanyahu appeared to read from a page.
There are thousands of images of peace talks, but probably few who say as much and at the same time as Benjamin Netanyahu's call for forgiveness to the Qatari Prime Minister in the White House Read
Was Netanyahu's apology call to Qatar scripted by Trump? This White House picture has a story to tell
A black-and-white image released by the White House has triggered a wave of questions mainly, was Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reading from a prepared script when he apologised to Qatar? The photo, taken in the Oval Office, shows US President Donald Trump holding a phone while Netanyahu sits beside him, apparently with a piece of paper in his hand. Netanyahu was speaking with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-…
The White House has offered an exclusive look at what happened last Monday in the Oval Office, during the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The U.S. Administration has published a photo gallery of the quote, six of which illustrate the telephone call in which the Israeli head of government apologized to Qatar's Prime Minister Mohamed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani for the bombing on September 9 …
The White House released this photo to demonstrate that Trump is serious about the Gaza Peace Plan and has a legitimate concern for the sovereignty of Arab countries. Netanyahu's apology brought Qatar back into the peace talks, fostering regional cooperation, and putting pressure on Hamas.
White House releases photos of Benjamin Netanyahu's apology to Qatar
Questions have arisen over whether Benjamin Netanyahu was reading from a script when he apologised to Qatar, following the release of a black-and-white photo by the White House. The image, taken in the Oval Office on Monday, shows US President Donald Trump holding the phone while Netanyahu appears to read from a sheet of paper. Officials said the call, prompted by Trump, involved Netanyahu apologising to Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin…
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