Qatar firmly denies allegations of interference in the occupation's elections

Qatar firmly denied allegations of interference in the elections of the occupation entity, or of financing any activities aimed at influencing their outcomes, and rejected accusations propagated by some politicians of the entity and affiliated media outlets as part of a new disinformation campaign designed to drag its name into the internal political squabbles of the occupied entity, against the backdrop of the elections held this week.

Majed Al-Ansari, spokesperson for the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs, pointed out the contradictions in these accusations, which range from claims of purchasing the loyalty of Benjamin Netanyahu, to financing the Israeli left, and even influencing Arab voters’ ballots, with Doha allegedly said to control the entire Israeli political landscape. Al-Ansari stressed that these baseless accusations combine absurdity and danger, and that insisting on dragging Qatar’s name into the electoral discourse in this manner reflects an “excessive obsession” that defies logic among certain Israeli political and media circles. He affirmed that Qatar refuses to be a “scapegoat for the political failures of some occupation politicians,” and that it would be more prudent for them, rather than attempting to divert attention toward Doha, to respond to the aspirations of their voters and address the repercussions of their disastrous policies on the region.

The Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson reiterated that Qatar is not concerned with the political and electoral competition in the entity, as it is an internal matter in which it does not interfere, and that it will not allow itself to be dragged into its disputes. He also emphasized that any government resulting from the elections is required to comply with international law, decisions of international legitimacy, and to deal seriously and honestly with the Palestinian issue, respecting the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, foremost among which is their right to self-determination and the establishment of their independent state on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Al-Ansari added 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. He affirmed that Doha will continue close cooperation with its regional and international partners to resolve conflicts through diplomatic means, stressing that silence will not be Qatar’s strategy in response to the use of its name to serve electoral agendas or narrow political gains.