Qatar accuses Netanyahu of deliberately obstructing Gaza mediation efforts

Doha appalled' at leaked remarks allegedly by Israeli PM in which he said Qatar's role in talks was problematic'

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Qatar has harshly criticised Israel's prime minister, accusing Benjamin Netanyahu of deliberately obstructing ceasefire and hostage release negotiations with Hamas for personal political gain.

Doha's foreign ministry spokesperson, Majed al-Ansari, said on Wednesday night that his government was appalled" by leaked remarks allegedly made by Netanyahu in which he criticised the country's mediation efforts over the war in Gaza, adding that the Israeli leader's comments were irresponsible and destructive" but not surprising".