Key facts
- Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a "war criminal".
- He stated that actions in Gaza constitute war crimes.
- Sheikh Mohammed said hospitals and schools have been targeted.
- He mentioned an Israeli attack on Qatar last September while Doha was mediating.
- Qatar will continue its diplomacy and mediation efforts in the region.
Qatar's Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of being a "war criminal," stating that the actions in Gaza constitute war crimes and that targeting hospitals and schools is unjustifiable. These remarks were made during an interview with Piers Morgan.
Sheikh Mohammed also referenced an incident in September of the previous year when Israel allegedly attacked Qatar while Doha was engaged in mediation efforts. He asserted that Netanyahu has "crossed the line."
Despite escalating regional tensions, the Qatari Prime Minister affirmed Doha's ongoing commitment to diplomacy and mediation. He indicated that Qatar is advising the US government on reaching a solution and is also engaging with Iran.