No Safe Haven for Terrorists: Israel's Strike in Qatar - ABC News Interview

Miri addresses Israel's recent targeted strike in Qatar against Hamas operatives, firmly stating that terrorists should never feel safe regardless of where they are harbored, be it Qatar, Pakistan, or elsewhere. She rejects the idea that such strikes are an affront to the US, emphasizing the focus is on confronting terrorism, especially those responsible for the October 7th attack and ongoing hostage crisis. Miri notes Israel’s capabilities in tracking and striking terror leadership globally, reflecting on similar actions conducted inside Lebanon and Iran. She underlines the brutality and intransigence of Hamas leadership, particularly those operating from Qatar who continue to incite for Israel’s destruction. Discussing the peace process, Miri distances herself from governmental perspectives but stresses that peace must be for the Palestinian people, not Hamas—whose actions disqualify them as legitimate negotiating partners. She acknowledges the difficult reality that, due to the ongoing hostage situation, negotiations with Hamas are inevitable despite their terrorist status. Ultimately, she calls for continued international pressure on Hamas to return the hostages, warning of the dangerous precedent set if their tactics are legitimized.