Israel has publicly called on Qatar to stop 'playing both sides' in ongoing Gaza hostage negotiations, urging the Gulf state to clearly align itself either with Israel or Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Qatar of double talk and questioned its role as a mediator. Qatar, in response, criticized Israel's framing of its military actions in Gaza as a defense of civilization, likening it to rhetoric from oppressive regimes. The diplomatic spat highlights growing tensions among mediators as efforts to secure a hostage deal stall. The United Arab Emirates also condemned recent Israeli strikes in Syria, warning that such actions undermine regional peace efforts.
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Israel calls on Qatar to 'stop playing both sides' in Gaza talks
Israel called on Qatar, a key mediator between Israel and Hamas, to "stop playing both sides with its double talk and decide if it's on the side of civilization or if it's on the side of Hamas", the Israeli Prime Minister's office said on Saturday.
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Time has come for Qatar to stop playing both sides in hostage talks, Netanyahu warns
Hitting back, Qatar says portrayal of aggression in Gaza as ‘defense of civilization’ echoes dark regimes of old * UAE condemns Israeli strikes on Syria, warns they hinder peace efforts
