Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone with Qatar's head of government, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, on September 28. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
During the conversation, Netanyahu apologized for the death of a Qatari security service officer resulting from an Israeli strike on Doha's territory on September 9. This was reported by the American Axios publication, citing three high-ranking official sources in Israel.
Interestingly, neither the Israeli nor the Qatari government issued an official public statement regarding this incident. As a result, the news sparked various speculations and rumors on social media and in the mass media.
According to Axios, the apology was set as a key condition for Qatar to resume its mediation efforts. The Doha government is considered an important Arab mediator in negotiations aimed at stopping ongoing armed clashes in Gaza and securing the release of hostages.
Netanyahu's phone call took place during his official visit to the United States. According to U.S. officials and Israeli sources, if Qatar's mediation is not restored, the chances of reaching an agreement will be very low.
Therefore, the apology holds significant importance in the diplomatic process. According to reports, the strike on September 9 was primarily targeted at Hamas leaders.
However, as a result, lower-level officials, including a Qatari security service representative, were also killed. The Israeli side emphasizes that the attack was carried out against high-ranking terrorists.
At the same time, this action caused a serious crisis in the diplomatic arena. Several Arab countries strongly criticized Israel's move and regarded it as a violation of international norms.
This incident further complicated regional relations and remains a significant issue for all parties involved. Following Netanyahu's visit to the U.S. and his meeting with President Donald Trump, greater attention is being paid to the negotiations.
The White House has indicated that it is striving to announce a comprehensive agreement to end the war in the coming days. Trump hopes to soon provide the public with the latest information on this matter.
From this perspective, Israel's apology to Qatar may not only ease relations between the two countries but also stabilize the current tense diplomatic situation and create new opportunities for negotiations.
