Mossad Chief Advises Against Discrediting Qatar During Gaza Conflict

Following the October 7 incident, Israel’s Foreign Ministry planned to undermine Qatar’s legitimacy, which was approved by Foreign Minister Eli Cohen. However, Mossad Chief David Barnea intervened, cautioning that discrediting Qatar could jeopardize hostage negotiations, leading to the shelving of the plan.

In the aftermath of the October 7 incident, Israel’s Foreign Ministry devised a strategy aimed at tarnishing Qatar’s international reputation. However, following a warning from Mossad Chief David Barnea, this plan was subsequently postponed. Barnea cautioned that such actions could adversely affect ongoing negotiations related to hostages. The situation has prompted an investigation into Prime Minister Netanyahu’s aides regarding their connections with Doha.

The proposed initiative by Israel’s Foreign Ministry to discredit Qatar was reconsidered due to Mossad’s concerns about its impact on sensitive negotiations. This highlights the delicate balance between international relations and domestic security interests within Israel amid the ongoing Gaza conflict.

Original Source: www.haaretz.com