Netanyahu pledged no further strikes in Qatar, US to help resolve 'mutual grievances': White House

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu - File Photo

The White House confirmed on Monday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to Qatar that Israel will refrain from carrying out further strikes in the country. Officials said both Qatar and Israel will collaborate with the United States to address “mutual grievances,” signaling Washington’s effort to mediate tensions in the region. The commitment comes amid ongoing concerns about regional stability and follows recent Israeli operations that had sparked diplomatic friction with Doha.

Earlier, AFP, quoting a diplomat, reported that Netanyahu apologised to Qatar's prime minister for strikes against Hamas in the Gulf country in a telephone call placed from the White House.

The diplomat, speaking to AFP on condition of anonymity, said Netanyahu voiced regret for the violation of Qatari sovereignty and the death of a Qatari security guard in the September attack.

Netanyahu had earlier been unrepentant for the September 9 strike in a residential area of Doha that targeted Hamas leaders who were to review a US ceasefire proposal in Gaza.

But US President Donald Trump, who has close relations with Qatar, has said he was unhappy about the strike and he has been seeking again a truce in Gaza.