The Prime Minister of Qatar, Mohamed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, has launched a harsh criticism against the head of the Israeli Executive, Benjamin Netanyahu, whom he has labeled a "war criminal" and has held his government responsible for carrying out a "genocide" in the Gaza Strip.
In a conversation with journalist Piers Morgan, the Qatari leader rejected the accusations made by Netanyahu in his speech before the UN General Assembly, and accused the Israeli leader of trying to influence international public opinion for his own interests. "What is being committed in Gaza are war crimes. And whoever is responsible for it is a war criminal," Al Thani stated, thus reaffirming his direct accusation against Netanyahu.
Al Thani insisted that Israel's strategy is incompatible with any real attempt to achieve peace, reminding that "more than 70,000 people" have lost their lives and that both schools and hospitals have been targets of military operations. He also emphasized that, since the ceasefire brokered by the United States in October 2025, Israel has not respected the commitments made, maintaining nearly 70% of the enclave under the control of its troops and causing the death of more than 1,400 people.
The Prime Minister added that Israel rejected from the beginning Qatar's proposals to open a window for a ceasefire that would facilitate the release of civilian hostages, something that, in his opinion, makes clear what Netanyahu's "true priority" is.
During the interview, Al Thani also addressed Qatar's role as a mediator between Iran and the United States, explaining that the outbreak of war with Iran took him by surprise, after receiving a call from the White House just half an hour before the start of the offensive. Regarding the ongoing diplomatic efforts, he pointed out that the process is especially delicate due to the number of leaks and, in a relaxed tone, referring to the constant presence on social media of U.S. President Donald Trump, he commented that "it would be much easier if there were no media coverage on this until we reach a solution."