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Netanyahu expresses deep regret over strike on Qatar: White House

The White House says Israel’s prime minister has expressed regret over an air strike targeting a delegation of Hamas negotiators in Qatar on September 9.

“As a first step, Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed his deep regret that Israel’s missile strike against Hamas targets in Qatar unintentionally killed a Qatari serviceman,” a White House statement said.

“He further expressed regret that, in targeting Hamas leadership during hostage negotiations, Israel violated Qatari sovereignty and affirmed that Israel will not conduct such an attack again in the future.”

It added that Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani welcomed these assurances and expressed his country’s readiness to continue contributing to regional security.


Qatar to continue mediation efforts after Netanyahu’s apology: White House

After Netanyahu’s “deep regret” over attacking Qatar, the White House says Qatar’s prime minister “welcomed these assurances, emphasizing Qatar’s readiness to continue contributing meaningfully to regional security and stability. Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed commitment to the same.”

The statement added that the “leaders discussed a proposal for ending the war in Gaza, prospects for a more secure Middle East, and the need for greater understanding between their countries”.