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UAE Summons Israeli Deputy Ambassador Over "Cowardly and Reckless" Attack on Qatar

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Tensions have escalated between the UAE and Israel following a recent airstrike targeting Hamas officials in Qatar. The UAE has denounced the attack as "cowardly and reckless" and summoned Israel's deputy ambassador, David Ahad Horsandi, to convey Abu Dhabi's strong condemnation. The incident has sparked a heated exchange between the two nations, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warning Qatar that if it fails to expel Hamas, Israel will bring them to justice. This comes amidst ongoing efforts to mediate an end to the war on Gaza, which has claimed over 64,700 Palestinian lives since October 2023.

Key Takeaways:

  • The UAE has summoned Israel's deputy ambassador to protest the "cowardly and reckless" attack on Qatar, which killed five Hamas members and a Qatari security officer.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned Qatar that if it fails to expel Hamas, Israel will bring them to justice, comparing the situation to the US pursuit of Al-Qaeda following the 9/11 attacks.
  • Qatar has rejected Netanyahu's comparison, labeling it a "new, miserable justification for Israel's treacherous practices" and a reckless violation of its sovereignty.
  • The airstrike has strained relations between the UAE and Israel, with the UAE reprimanding Israel's ambassador following the incident.
  • The attack has sparked a heated exchange between Qatar and Israel, with Qatar emphasizing the importance of its security and the need for Israel to respect its sovereignty.
  • The ongoing conflict in Gaza has claimed over 64,700 Palestinian lives since October 2023, with the UAE, US, and Egypt playing a central role in efforts to mediate a peaceful resolution.

Statistics:

  • 64,700: The number of Palestinians killed in the war on Gaza since October 2023.
  • 5: The number of Hamas members killed in the Israeli airstrike on Qatar earlier this week.
  • 1: The number of Qatari security officers killed in the airstrike.
  • 1: The number of Israeli ambassadors summoned by the UAE to reprimand following the attack.
  • 2: The number of UN resolutions condemning Israel's actions in Gaza in 2023.

Sources:

  • State news agency WAM
  • Israeli broadcaster KAN
  • Qatar News Agency (QNA)
  • ABC News (citing Reuters)

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