Ex-Defense Minister Ya'alon Accuses Qatar of Causing Israel Most Harm
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Former Defense Minister Bogi Ya'alon accused Qatar of causing the most damage to Israel by funding Hamas for the October 7th attack and conducting a de-legitimization campaign. He called for an inquiry into Qatar's role and questioned decisions regarding mediation and stabilization efforts in Gaza and Syria. Ya'alon urged citizens to vote out the current government, which he blamed for the "heaviest disaster" since Israel's founding.
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- Former Defense Minister Bogi Ya'alon identified Qatar as the Arab state causing the most damage to Israel.
- Ya'alon accused Qatar of funding Hamas for the October 7th massacre and conducting a de-legitimization campaign against Israel.
- He called for a state inquiry into the complex relationship between Israeli leadership and Qatar.
- Ya'alon questioned why Qatar was chosen as a mediator over Egypt and its role in Gaza stabilization.
- He urged citizens to vote to replace the current government, which he called one of "lies, abandonment, and betrayal."
- Ya'alon referenced past statements by former President Trump regarding Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Former IDF Chief of Staff and Defense Minister Bogi Ya'alon has sharply criticized the current Israeli government, identifying Qatar as the Arab state that has inflicted the most damage on Israel. Ya'alon asserted that Qatar funded Hamas, which he claims was equipped to carry out the October 7th massacre, leading to thousands of deaths. He also pointed to Qatar hosting Hamas leadership and conducting a de-legitimization campaign against Israel through media, international bodies, and Western campuses, including in the U.S.
Ya'alon called for a state inquiry into the "complex relations" between those responsible for the massacre and Qatar, its financier. He questioned the closure of a Mossad unit in 2017 that tracked terror financing and the Israeli government's diplomatic efforts in the U.S. to prevent Qatar from being added to a list of terror-supporting states, despite Gulf states' efforts against Qatar.
He further raised concerns about why, after the October 7th attack, the "overall responsible party" insisted on Qatar, rather than Egypt, mediating with Hamas, contrary to the Shin Bet's and other security officials' positions. Ya'alon also questioned the decision to grant Turkey and Qatar a central role in Gaza and Syria stabilization efforts, which he believes is against Israeli interests.
Ya'alon suggested that answers to these questions might explain the protection offered to individuals in the Prime Minister's office who were allegedly funded and operated by Qatar. He speculated whether this protection is to prevent them from becoming state witnesses against the Prime Minister, or if it explains the decision to dismiss Shin Bet head Ronen Bar when he began investigating "Qatargate." Ya'alon also referenced statements by former President Trump about Netanyahu, implying Netanyahu's actions were driven by self-preservation and Trump's influence.
With elections approaching on October 27th, Ya'alon urged citizens to vote to replace the current government, which he described as one of "lies, abandonment, and betrayal," to prevent further disaster and return to Zionism.
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