Israel/Palestine

Source: USA Today

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu invokes 9/11 to justify strike on Hamas in Qatar

Story by Francesca Chambers, USA TODAY • 3d • 3 min read

WASHINGTON − Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu invoked 9/11 on the eve of the U.S. terrorist attack's anniversary to justify his strike on Hamas leaders inside Qatar. Israel's attack in Qatar, which has been hosting Gaza ceasefire talks, drew a rebuke from the White House and was condemned by countries around the world.

Netanyahu said in Sept. 10 remarks that Hamas' attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, was his country's version of the terror attack that took the lives nearly 3,000 people and led to the United States' invasion of Afghanistan more than two decades ago.

"Tomorrow is September 11th. We remember September 11th. On that day, Islamist terrorists committed the worst savagery on American soil since the founding of the United States," Netanyahu said. "We also have a September 11th. We remember October 7th."

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