Qatar is considering legal action against Israel following an airstrike in Doha that targeted Hamas officials, a senior Qatari official has confirmed. Majid al-Ansari, spokesperson for the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs, told the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung that a legal team has been tasked with examining all potential legal avenues.
Alongside the legal review, Qatar is actively working to foster a stronger international stance against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Al-Ansari stated the objective is to ensure a unified international position regarding the situation, emphasizing the need for measures to prevent similar incidents from occurring. He further characterized Netanyahu’s actions as potentially transforming Israel into a “rogue state.
The spokesperson specifically urged European nations to adopt a more assertive position vis-à-vis Netanyahu, suggesting he poses a threat to global security. He called on Europe to overcome its current level of restraint and act collectively.
The airstrike has significantly impacted ongoing ceasefire negotiations in the Gaza Strip. According to Al-Ansari, Qatar is currently suspending its role as a mediator, citing the attack on its territory where proposals were being discussed. He questioned the possibility of effective mediation when proposals are followed by bombardments, asserting that negotiations will remain paused as long as Netanyahu targets those he is engaging with.