In a shocking move, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to escalate actions against Hamas leaders in Qatar, insisting that if the Gulf state doesn’t expel these officials, Israel will take matters into its own hands.

Despite widespread international condemnation of a recent attack in Doha that claimed the lives of top Hamas figures, Netanyahu remained defiant. He called on nations harboring terrorists to either expel them or face consequences from Israel.

"I say to Qatar and all nations who harbor terrorists: either expel them, or bring them to justice. If you don’t, we will," he declared, further inflaming tensions in the already volatile region.

The remarks followed a historic and unprecedented strike in Qatar, occurring amid crucial discussions for a US-backed ceasefire proposal concerning Gaza.

In response, Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a blistering statement condemning Netanyahu's comments as a 'shameful attempt' to justify what they called a cowardly attack on Qatari sovereignty. They emphasized that hosting Hamas was part of efforts to mediate peace, requested by both the United States and Israel.

Critics have noted that Netanyahu's aggressive rhetoric seems to stem from his political strategy, which relies on extreme measures to rally support at home, even as he faces growing scrutiny and sanctions internationally.

Over just three days, Israel has unleashed bombings across six countries—Gaza, Lebanon, Yemen, Syria, Tunisia, and now Qatar—raising alarm over an intensifying military campaign that even targeted a UN peacekeeping force.

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