US Secretary of State Antony Blinken engaged in a conversation with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. A senior State Department official confirmed the dialogue between the two officials.
Qatar strongly condemned the killing of Haniyeh, labeling it a 'heinous crime' and a 'dangerous escalation.' Al Thani expressed concerns about the impact of political assassinations and the targeting of civilians in Gaza while peace talks are ongoing. He questioned the feasibility of successful mediation when one party resorts to assassinating negotiators on the other side.
