Qatari official discusses Israeli strikes on country targeting Hamas officials

By Leila Fadel

Published September 10, 2025 at 5:01 AM EDT

NPR talks with Majed Al Ansari, adviser to Qatar's prime minister and official spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, about Israeli strikes on Qatar targeting Hamas officials.

Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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