Netanyahu expresses deep regret over Doha attack in three-way call hosted by Trump with Al Thani

Washington, DC: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday expressed regret for a missile strike against Hamas targets in Qatar, in a three-way call with US President Donald Trump, the White House said.

US President Donald Trump on Monday local time held a trilateral phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, White House said in a release.

Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed his "deep regret" that Israel's missile strike against Hamas targets in Qatar "unintentionally killed" a Qatari serviceman, the release said.

The President expressed his desire to put Israeli-Qatar relations on a "positive track after years of mutual grievances and miscommunications.

"The leaders accepted the president's proposal to establish a trilateral mechanism to enhance coordination, improve communication, resolve mutual grievances, and strengthen collective efforts to prevent threats". They underscored their shared commitment to "working together constructively" and "clearing away misperceptions", while building on the longstanding ties both have with the United States, the press release read.

He further expressed regret that, in targeting Hamas leadership during hostage negotiations, "Israel violated Qatari sovereignty" and affirmed that "Israel will not conduct such an attack again in the future."

Prime Minister Al Thani welcomed these assurances, emphasising Qatar's readiness to continue contributing meaningfully to regional security and stability. Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed commitment to the same. The leaders discussed a proposal for ending the war in Gaza, prospects for a more secure Middle East, and the need for "greater understanding" between their countries.

President Trump praised both leaders for their willingness to take steps toward greater cooperation in the interest of peace and security for all.

Earlier, White House on Monday (local time) released a peace plan to end the two-year-old Gaza conflict following a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

The peace plan included that Gaza will be a deradicalised, terror-free zone that does not pose a threat to its neighbours and will be redeveloped for the benefit of the people of Gaza, who have suffered more than enough.