Bennett Slams Netanyahu for Missing Chance to Label Qatar 'Enemy State'
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has sharply criticized current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for failing to designate Qatar as an "enemy state" during his address at the United Nations General Assembly. Bennett argued that Netanyahu missed a "historic opportunity" to expose Qatar's alleged involvement in the October 7th Hamas attacks and its support for the terrorist group.
In a statement, Bennett asserted that Netanyahu's inaction "whitewashes and legitimizes Qatar," thereby undermining Israel's national security, global standing, and the memory of the massacre victims. Bennett has been campaigning for weeks for Israel to officially brand Qatar an enemy state.
Bennett reiterated accusations that Qatar finances Hamas's Nukhba forces, celebrated the October 7th attack, hosts Hamas leaders, and disseminates antisemitic propaganda aimed at Israel's destruction. He claimed that without Qatar, Hamas would not exist and accused Netanyahu of giving Qatar control over Gaza, hindering Israel's ability to defeat Hamas.
Bennett reaffirmed his commitment to declaring Qatar an enemy state, expelling it from Israel and Gaza, and ultimately defeating Hamas.
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