Key facts
- Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett has again labeled Qatar an "enemy."
- Bennett called for Israel to initiate a public opinion, economic, and diplomatic campaign against Qatar.
- He accused Qatar of funding the Nukhba terrorists involved in the October 7 attacks.
- Bennett suggested collaborating with regional powers like Saudi Arabia and Egypt to pressure Qatar.
- He stated that Qatar is currently more dangerous to Israel than Iran.
Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett has reiterated his stance, calling Qatar an "enemy" and urging Israel to launch a campaign against the Gulf state. Bennett stated that Israel should gather intelligence and initiate a public opinion, economic, and diplomatic campaign, potentially in conjunction with regional allies such as Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
Bennett accused Qatar of funding the Nukhba terrorists responsible for the October 7 attacks and operating Al Jazeera, which he described as a "poisonous cancer." He expressed concern over Qatar's influence in American universities and its access to sensitive Israeli security information, asserting that Qatar "works against us and poisons us from within."
He previously vowed to declare Qatar an "enemy" if elected into government, describing the situation as "unforgivable." Bennett also stated that Qatar is currently perceived as more dangerous to Israel than Iran.