Contrary to Bennett: How Eisenkot Answered Whether Qatar Is an Enemy State

Chairman of the "Yashar!" party, Gadi Eisenkot, responded at a conference that Qatar is not defined as an enemy state, contrary to the position of Naftali Bennett. He noted that Qatar engages in negative activities but trade exists with it, similar to Turkey.

Chairman of the "Yashar!" party, former Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot, clarified at a conference that Qatar is not defined as an enemy state, contrary to the stated position of former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. Eisenkot answered a question from a participant and said: "Qatar is currently not defined as an enemy state. It does carry out very negative activities against the State of Israel, but this is a complex situation. Turkey also takes a very negative line toward Israel, yet trade relations are maintained." His remarks come amid the uproar over Doha's role in the region, funding for the Gaza Strip, and its involvement in negotiations for hostage deals. While political figures call for declaring Qatar an enemy state, Eisenkot presents a cautious and nuanced approach.