Bennett vs. Qatar: 'Responsible for the October 7 Massacre, We Will Declare You an Enemy State'

Yashar party chairman Naftali Bennett and Qatar exchanged accusations after Bennett stated that if elected, he would declare Qatar an enemy state. Qatar's media attaché in the US attacked Bennett, and Bennett responded that Qatar is responsible for the October 7 massacre and funds terrorism.

Yashar party chairman Naftali Bennett and Qatar exchanged sharp accusations today, following Bennett's statement yesterday that if elected prime minister, he would declare Qatar an enemy state. Qatar's media attaché in the US, Ali Al-Ansari, condemned Bennett's remarks, claiming he is spreading false information to advance his political ambitions. Al-Ansari emphasized Qatar's efforts to maintain stability and its humanitarian aid to Gaza in coordination with Israel. In response, Bennett accused Qatar of responsibility for the October 7 massacre, claiming it funded the attack, hosts Hamas leaders in Doha, and never condemned the massacre. Bennett added that Qatar is an enemy and he will declare it as such. The confrontation stems from Bennett's earlier statement, in which he detailed additional accusations, including funding Iran's Revolutionary Guards and incitement against Israel through US universities.