Bennett Urges Netanyahu to Declare Qatar Enemy at UN
Former PM Naftali Bennett calls on the current government to label Qatar an enemy state during the upcoming UN address.
Key points
- Naftali Bennett urged Netanyahu to declare Qatar an enemy state at the UN General Assembly.
- Bennett accused Qatar of funding Hamas and spreading antisemitic propaganda on US campuses.
- He proposed sending a file of evidence to UN officials and removing Qatar from Gaza.
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett urged Benjamin Netanyahu to declare Qatar an enemy state. He made this call during a post on social media on Wednesday. The suggestion coincides with Netanyahu’s upcoming speech to the United Nations General Assembly.
According to The Jerusalem Post, Bennett accused Doha of supporting Hamas. He argued that Qatar contributed to the conditions leading to the October 7 attacks. He believes the UN platform offers a chance to highlight these claims globally.
Accusations of funding and support
Bennett alleged that Qatar funds Hamas and its military wing. He stated that Doha hosted Hamas leaders after the attacks. He also claimed Qatar spreads antisemitic propaganda on university campuses in the US.
The former leader described Qatar as an enemy. He said the world must recognize this role. He argued that holding Qatar accountable is essential for regional stability.
Proposed evidence and political unity
Bennett said he would send a document to the UN. He called this file a record of evidence. The document is intended for the secretary-general and security council ambassadors.
He argued that this move would unite Israelis. He stated that politics should step aside for national security. He believed declaring an enemy status would prevent future attacks.
Call for Gaza removal
Bennett urged the removal of Qatar from any role in Gaza. He claimed Qatar actively works to destroy the state of Israel. He warned that Hamas is rearming while this status quo remains.
