Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu apologized to Qatar on Monday for a recent airstrike in Doha, said a statement from the Qatari Foreign Ministry.
Netanyahu made the apology during a trilateral phone call with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and U.S. President Donald Trump.
According to the statement, the Israeli prime minister expressed regret over the incident and pledged that such an event would not recur.
The statement also said that the United States reaffirmed its firm commitment to the defense partnership between the United States and Qatar during the talks.
Al Thani emphasized Qatar's determination to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity. The statement also underscored Qatar's continued commitment to mediating an end to the Gaza war.
On Sept. 9, Israel carried out airstrikes on Doha, claiming they targeted senior Hamas leaders based in the city. However, Hamas said its delegation was in Doha at the time to discuss a U.S.-brokered ceasefire proposal. The strikes killed five Palestinians and one Qatari security officer.
Israeli PM apologizes to Qatar for deadly airstrike: Qatari Foreign Ministry
