Israel calls on Qatar to ‘stop playing both sides’ in Gaza talks

Following Qatar’s remarks at the ICJ, where it condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) urged Qatar to take a definitive stance, accusing it of double talk. The PMO emphasized Israel’s commitment to a “just war” and criticized Qatar’s position as lacking moral responsibility. In response, Qatar rejected the PMO’s statements as inflammatory, questioning the portrayal of the conflict and the means of hostage negotiations, while Israel’s security cabinet approved plans for an expanded operation in Gaza amid stalled efforts to resolve the hostage situation.