Qatar Denies Interfering in Israeli Elections, Citing 'Excessive Obsession'
Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba
Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has vehemently denied allegations of interfering in Israeli elections or funding efforts to influence their results. A spokesperson described the accusations, made by some Israeli politicians and media, as a disinformation campaign fueled by an "excessive obsession with Qatar." The ministry views these claims as an attempt to involve Doha in Israel's internal political disputes.
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- Qatar categorically denies any involvement or funding related to Israeli elections.
- A Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson called the allegations a disinformation campaign.
- The accusations are described as reflecting an "excessive obsession with Qatar" in Israel.
- Qatar believes the claims aim to involve Doha in Israel's internal political disputes.
- Contradictory claims suggest Qatar is influencing both the Israeli right and left.
Qatar has categorically denied allegations of interfering in Israeli elections or funding activities aimed at influencing their outcomes. A spokesperson for the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that these accusations are part of a disinformation campaign targeting Doha's involvement in Israel's internal political disputes.
The spokesperson rejected claims promoted by some Israeli politicians and associated media outlets, highlighting the contradictory nature of accusations suggesting Qatar is buying the loyalty of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, funding the Israeli left, and influencing Arab voters. These claims, the spokesperson added, irrationally portray Qatar as controlling the entire Israeli political landscape, describing them as both absurd and dangerous.
Qatar emphasized that the persistent inclusion of its name in Israeli electoral discourse reflects what it termed an "excessive obsession with Qatar" among certain political and media circles in Israel. The ministry considers these accusations to be an attempt to drag Qatar into Israel's domestic political struggles.
