Netanyahu Pledges No Further Strikes in Qatar Following Apology Amid Gaza Conflict Discussions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally apologized to Qatar's leadership for a recent Israeli military strike targeting Hamas officials in Doha, pledging that Israel will refrain from further such attacks. This apology, conveyed during a phone call from the White House, was welcomed by Qatari Emir Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, and signals an effort to ease diplomatic tensions following the strike that killed a Qatari security guard. The United States, under President Donald Trump, is actively mediating between Israel and Qatar, encouraging cooperation to address mutual grievances and promote regional stability. Despite this, there is growing frustration within the White House toward Netanyahu, as some advisers perceive his actions as destabilizing and prioritizing political survival over peace efforts. Ahead of a planned meeting between Netanyahu and Trump, Israeli officials have been negotiating details of Israel’s position on the Gaza conflict and West Bank annexation, with internal Israeli political pressures complicating the path forward. Trump’s administration is pushing for a comprehensive peace plan and anticipates that Netanyahu’s acceptance of this plan will be a test of U.S. credibility on the world stage.