Qatar condemns comment from Israeli PM on establishing Palestinian state in Saudi
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested establishing a Palestinian state inside Saudi territory.
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DOHA - Qatar condemned on Feb 9 a comment from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggesting establishing a Palestinian state inside Saudi territory, the Qatari foreign ministry said in a statement.
Qatar, a key mediator in Gaza ceasefire negotiations between Hamas and Israel,
Mr Netanyahu appeared to be joking on Feb 6 when he responded to an interviewer on pro-Netanyahu Channel 14 who mistakenly said “Saudi state” instead of “Palestinian state”, before correcting himself. REUTERS
