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Qatar Prime Minister Al-Thani Blames Netanyahu for Gaza Ceasefire Failures
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Core Accusations Against Israel
In a CNN interview, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is “the biggest obstacle” to implementing the Sharm el-Sheikh cease-fire agreement reached in October 2025.
Qatar’s Funding Narrative
Al-Thani rejected Israeli allegations that Qatar finances Hamas’s military wing, stating “no single penny” has reached the group “intentionally or unintentionally.” He explained that Qatari money is used exclusively to purchase gas from Israel for Gaza power plants and to support an “Israeli-approved list” of impoverished Gazan families, government employees, and civil servants vetted by Israel’s security agencies. He added that these funds are requested by Israel rather than initiated by Qatar.
Background of the Sharm el-Sheikh Agreement
The October 2025 accord, mediated by Egypt, called for an immediate cease-fire, the release of Israeli hostages, and a humanitarian corridor delivering at least 600 trucks of aid daily. The agreement was intended to end the Gaza conflict and stabilize the region.
Official Statements & Responses
Al-Thani’s remarks were made alongside reference to Netanyahu’s speech at the United Nations in New York on September 24, 2026, where the Israeli leader defended his government’s actions. Al-Thani also dismissed the “Qatargate” scandal as “absurd” and condemned former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s push to label Qatar an enemy state, calling the move “totally unacceptable.”
Verbatim Quotes
- “It’s very simply for one person’s gain, ... the (Israeli) prime minister and his far-right government,” — Jassim Al-Thani
- “When every aspect of that move is ousted … they just deny it, and they move on in the opposite direction,” — Jassim Al-Thani