Qatar denies allegations of interference in Israeli elections: Contradictory accusations
The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs denied allegations of interference in the Israeli elections, describing them as a disinformation campaign aimed at dragging its name into internal political disputes.
Translated by Qiyas from الجريدة — Original source
Qatar has denied allegations regarding its interference in the Israeli elections or financing any activities aimed at influencing their outcomes, rejecting accusations promoted by some Israeli politicians and affiliated media outlets as part of a new disinformation campaign designed to drag the country into Israel’s internal political disputes, following the elections held this week.
Majed Al-Ansari, spokesperson for the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs, highlighted the contradictions in these accusations via his X account, noting that they range from claims of purchasing Benjamin Netanyahu’s loyalty and financing the Israeli left to influencing Arab voters’ ballots, as if Qatar were controlling the entire Israeli political landscape according to these claims.
He affirmed that these baseless accusations are both absurd and dangerous, and that insisting on dragging Qatar into the electoral discourse in this manner reflects an excessive obsession with the country among certain Israeli political and media circles that defies logic.
He stressed that Qatar is not a scapegoat for the political failures of some Israeli politicians, and that it would be more appropriate for them, rather than attempting to divert attention toward Qatar, to respond to the aspirations of their voters and address the consequences of their disastrous policies on the region.
He reiterated that Qatar is not concerned with political and electoral competition in Israel, which is an internal matter in which it does not intervene, and that it will not accept being dragged into its disputes.
Al-Ansari affirmed that any government resulting from the elections is obligated to comply with international law and resolutions of the UN Security Council, and to deal seriously and honestly with the Palestinian issue, respecting the inalienable rights of the brotherly Palestinian people, foremost among which is their right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.
He emphasized that these campaigns will not deter Qatar from continuing its role in mediation, its diplomatic and humanitarian efforts, its support for the brotherly Palestinian people, and its commitment to working toward a just and comprehensive peace that enhances security and stability in the region.
The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson confirmed continued close cooperation with regional and international partners to resolve conflicts through diplomatic means, and stated that silence will not be their strategy in response to the use of Qatar’s name to serve electoral agendas or narrow political gains.
