# Qatar denounces Israeli ‘exploitation’ of Middle East crisis

https://mins.news/en/video/40219

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-09-01 11:50 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U00d12sFO8g

> Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari accused Israel of exploiting the US-Iran conflict to carry out deadly strikes across the region. He said Qatar is discussing de-escalation with Oman and Pakistan, warning that leaving the Strait of Hormuz crisis unresolved would bring escalation and harm everyone. Partners are seeking a peaceful solution and the strait’s reopening.

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