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Qatar issued a response after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described it as a 'hostile state,' rejecting the characterization amid ongoing regional diplomatic tensions. The exchange highlights strained relations between Doha and Israel despite Qatar's role as a mediator in regional conflicts. The dispute comes against a backdrop of Qatar's continued involvement in ceasefire and de-escalation efforts across the Middle East, including in the Iran crisis and Gaza, complicating its relationship with Israeli leadership.