Qatar seeks Israeli apology over Doha attack to resume mediation: Report

Qatar has conditioned its return to mediating the hostage deal on receiving an Israeli apology for a deadly attack in Doha. The demand was reportedly made by the Qatari Emir during talks with the US Secretary of State. Qatar may accept a carefully worded apology, compensation, and assurances that its sovereignty will not be violated again. However, issuing a formal apology would be politically explosive for Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu, though Qatari officials are reportedly willing to be flexible on the wording.