A raft of agreements were signed last year, establishing diplomatic ties with Israel in U.S.-brokered deals.
Qatar is unlikely to normalize relations with Israel unless the conflict with the Palestinians has been resolved, according to Foreign Minister Mohammad bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.
Al Thani also discussed relations with the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and U.S.-Iran negotiations.Qatar is unlikely to normalize relations with Israel unless the conflict with the Palestinians has been resolved, according to Foreign Minister Mohammad bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. The main reason Qatar doesn't have relations with Israel "is the occupation of the Palestine territories," said Al Thani.
I believe we should address the conflict first … then we take the step to have the peace with Israel.Establishing relations with Israel won't solve the long-standing problems between Israel and the Palestinians, added Al Thani, who is also deputy prime minister of Qatar.
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