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Netanyahu says getting rid of Hamas chiefs in Qatar would remove main obstacle to Gaza deal

AL-Monitor
Sep 13, 2025
FILE PHOTO: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the U.S. Independence Day reception, known as the annual "Fourth of July" celebration, hosted by Newsmax, in Jerusalem August 13, 2025. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun/Pool/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the U.S. Independence Day reception, known as the annual "Fourth of July" celebration, hosted by Newsmax, in Jerusalem August 13, 2025. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun/Pool/File Photo — Ronen Zvulun

JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday that getting rid of Hamas chiefs living in Qatar would remove the main obstacle to releasing all hostages and ending the war in Gaza.

Israel on Tuesday targeted the Hamas leadership in Doha.

(Reporting by Jaidaa Taha and Ahmed TolbaEditing by Peter Graff)