Netanyahu defends Israel’s strike on Doha, compares it to U.S. action post-9/11

Israeli PM Netanyahu justified the airstrike on Qatar’s capital, citing Hamas presence, likening it to America’s response after 9/11. The move sparked global criticism and raised geopolitical tensions.

New Delhi: Recently, Israel has carried out a major military attack on Doha, the capital of Qatar, which is being discussed and criticized all over the world. The reason for this attack is being said to be the presence of Hamas leaders.

89Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu justified this attack and compared it to the action taken by the US against Osama bin Laden after the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001.

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Netanyahu's reaction

Israel is facing criticism on international forums for this air strike, especially because the attack has been carried out on the capital of a sovereign country. In response, Netanyahu shared a video on the social media platform 'X' (formerly Twitter) and said:

"What America did after the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001, we have also done the same. We have also eliminated terrorists like America." He says that just as America responded to terrorism by killing Osama bin Laden, Israel has also taken this step for its security.

Reason for the attack: Relationship between Hamas and Qatar

Israel alleges that Qatar shelters Hamas leaders and also helps them financially. It is said that the Hamas leadership operates many of its operations from Doha. That is why Israel carried out an air strike when a meeting of Hamas leaders was going on in Doha. The meeting was allegedly discussing the ceasefire proposed by the US.

Netanyahu warned Qatar: "If Qatar wants to save Hamas leaders, then stop giving them shelter; otherwise, their end is certain."

When and where did the attack happen?

Israel carried out this attack on September 9 (Tuesday). This attack is being described as very strategic. According to reports, a big meeting of Hamas was going on at the time of the attack. It is believed that the ceasefire proposal from the US was being discussed in this meeting.

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Israel's attack on Doha can give rise to a new geopolitical situation in the Middle East. While on the one hand Israel is calling it an action for its security and against terrorism, on the other hand it is being considered a violation of international laws and an attack on Qatar's sovereignty.

This incident can further strain Qatar-Israel relations, and the eyes of the whole world are now fixed on the further developments in this matter.