Qatar has denied reports by Israel’s Shin Bet security agency that link Qatari aid to Hamas’s October 7th attack, calling the claims “false” and politically motivated.
In an official statement, Qatari sources said, “False accusations by the Shin Bet security agency, linking Qatari aid to the October 7 attack, reflect a pattern of deflection driven by political self-interest and self-preservation in Israel.”
The statement said, “It is widely known, both within Israel and internationally, that all Qatari aid to Gaza has been transferred with the full knowledge, approval, and supervision of both current and previous Israeli administrations, including security agencies like the Shin Bet.”
Qatari officials rejected claims that aid had been directed to Hamas, stating, “No aid has ever been delivered to Hamas’s political or military wing.”
The statement criticized Israel’s security agencies, saying, “At this critical moment, the Shin Bet and other Israeli security agencies should prioritize rescuing the remaining hostages and pursuing a sustainable solution for long-term regional security, rather than resorting to diversionary tactics that scapegoat Qatar for political gain.”
The statement concluded: “Despite these unfounded accusations, Qatar remains committed to mediating for peace, firmly believing that diplomacy is the only viable path toward a better future for both Palestinians and Israelis.”
Israeli security officials have reported however that Qatar created two pipelines to fund Hamas. One indeed was supervised by Israel and according to Hamas reached civilian needs, but the second pipeline reached Hamas directly with no Israeli supervision.
Both pipelines helped Hamas and allowed the terror organization to grow and reach the point of the attack on October 7th.