The Israeli ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, has sparked controversy by suggesting that Israel could repeat its attempt to kill Hamas officials in Qatar if they survived the recent Israeli air strikes in Doha. “If we didn’t get them this time, we’ll get them the next time,” Leiter said in an interview with Fox News.

The Israeli envoy’s comments come after Israel launched air attacks in Doha targeting a Hamas delegation that was meeting to discuss US President Donald Trump’s Gaza ceasefire proposal.

The Israeli air strikes in Qatar have drawn widespread condemnation from countries around the world, including some of Israel’s Western allies.

Qatar described the strikes as “state terrorism” and called for a regional response against the government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani accused Netanyahu of undermining regional stability and peace in pursuit of “narcissistic delusions” and personal gains.

“Working to violate the sovereignty of nations without any care must not be overlooked and must be confronted by all means,” he said.

US President Donald Trump, a staunch supporter of Israel, expressed misgivings with the attack but stopped short of publicly condemning it.

“Unilaterally bombing inside Qatar, a Sovereign Nation and close Ally of the United States, that is working very hard and bravely taking risks with us to broker Peace, does not advance Israel or America’s goals,” he wrote in a social media post.

Qatar is a major non-NATO ally of the US, and it has helped mediate several international agreements involving Washington. The Gulf country also hosts one of the largest US military bases in the region.

Trump added that he spoke to Qatar’s emir and prime minister and “assured them that such a thing will not happen again on their soil”.

However, Leiter dismissed the US and international concerns, saying that Israel is changing the region “for the better” and working to “defeat Islamic extremism”. “Right now, we may be subject to a little bit of criticism. They’ll get over it,” he said. Israel receives billions of dollars in US military aid annually.

The Israeli air strikes in Qatar have raised doubts about the US “security guarantees” to its allies in the region.

The attack also highlights the complex and often contentious relationship between the US and Israel, with the two countries having differing views on how to address the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the US will respond to Israel’s actions and whether the two countries will be able to find common ground on this issue.

The Israeli strike on Qatar has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation, with many countries calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities.

The European Union’s chief, Ursula von der Leyen, has pledged action aimed at halting Israel’s war on Gaza, and the UN has expressed concern over the escalation of violence in the region.

As the international community continues to monitor the situation, it is clear that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict remains a pressing concern, with far-reaching implications for global security and stability.

The Israeli ambassador’s threat to launch future attacks on Hamas leaders in Qatar has sparked controversy and raised concerns about the potential for further escalation in the region.

As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the US and other countries will respond to Israel’s actions and whether the two countries will be able to find common ground on this issue.

One thing is certain, however: the Israeli-Palestinian conflict remains a complex and contentious issue, with far-reaching implications for global security and stability.