Current sectionIsrael NewsIsrael Elections 2026'Qatar's Hands Are Stained With Blood' Former Prime Minister Bennett accused Qatar of building a global influence network, including through Al Jazeera, Western institutions and alleged ties to Netanyahu's office. Doha rejected the claims as 'disinformation' and said its role has been focused on Gaza mediation effortsShare to FacebookShare to XArticle printing is available to subscribers onlyPrint in a simple, ad-free formatSubscribeComments: Zen reading is available to subscribers onlyAd-free and in a comfortable reading formatSubscribeHaaretz03:46 PM • July 29 2026 IDTFormer Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Wednesday reiterated his pledge that a government under his leadership would declare Qatar an enemy state, after the Gulf country accused the former Israeli prime minister of spreading "disinformation" for political purposes.Loading...Click the alert icon to follow topics:QatarHamasNaftali BennettOctober 7QatargateCommentsLoading...In the NewsIn the News: Live UpdatesNetanyahu-TrumpWest BankBen-GvirBoy GeorgeIsrael ElectionsHaQuizHaaretz PodcastBennett Doubles Down on Declaring Qatar 'Enemy State' After Diplomatic PushbackPTSD, Guilt and Alienation: Watching 'The Odyssey' in Israel Hits DifferentlyBedouin Israeli Man Sentenced to 21 Years for Raping Woman in Home InvasionIsrael Has Become America's Ultimate Identity TestIran Publicly Executes Two Men Accused of Killing Police During January ProtestsRemembering and rebuilding two years laterICYMIIsrael's Far Right Is Repeating the Sin That Brought Down the TempleAl Jazeera Reportedly Ends Contracts of Over 20 Gazan JournalistsWith the West Bank Primed to Explode, Israel's Government Sees an OpportunityTwo Israelis, Four Palestinians Killed in Clash After Settlers Enter TownThese Young Israelis Are Calling for the Zionist Left to Confront the OccupationIran Strikes on CIA Facilities Prompt Questions About Possible Russian Role