Qatar has strongly rejected accusations by Israel’s Shin Bet that Qatari funds bolstered Hamas’s military capabilities prior to the October 7, 2023 attack. In a statement, Qatar’s International Media Office called the allegations “false” and accused Israel of using them as diversionary tactics driven by self-interest and self-preservation.
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Qatar emphasized that all aid sent to Gaza was transferred with full knowledge and supervision of Israeli administrations and security agencies, and that no assistance has been directed to Hamas’s political or military wings. The announcement came amid broader regional tensions following the conflict, with Qatar urging Israel’s security agencies to focus on saving hostages and establishing long-term regional security solutions.
