A 20-point peace blueprint was discussed durning the Israeli Prime Minister’s trip to Washington where he met with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally apologised to Qatar for the September 9 Israeli strike in Doha that killed five people — including a Qatari Internal Security Forces officer — and wounded at least 18 others.

The apology was conveyed during a joint call with U.S. President Donald Trump and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, held on Monday at the White House.

Netanyahu further expressed regret that Israel violated Qatari sovereignty and affirmed that it will not conduct such an attack on Qatar again in the future. 

The Israeli attack, which took place on September 9, targeted what Israel claimed were Hamas officials present in a residential neighbourhood of Doha. 

The unprecedented attack on Qatar, an important mediator between Hamas and Israel over Gaza ceasefire negotiations, received global condemnations including at the UN General Assembly.

Qatar condemned the strike, calling it a clear breach of international law and sovereignty. The emergency Arab and Islamic Summit, held after the attack, called for a unified action against Israel.

Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani described the attack on his country as “blatant, treacherous and cowardly” during the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit in Doha in September 15.

“This aggression is in reality blatant, treacherous and cowardly. It is impossible to deal with such a degree of malice and treachery,” Sheikh Tamim had told the summit.

Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed receipt of Netanyahu’s apology and assurances. In an official statement posted on the Ministry’s X account, Qatar said it appreciated Israel’s commitment not to repeat the violation. 

The apology came during Netanyahu’s visit to Washington, where he met with President Trump to discuss a 20-point U.S.-proposed plan aimed at ending the war in Gaza. 

The plan includes a conditional ceasefire that would go into effect immediately upon acceptance by all parties. 

It also outlines a phased Israeli military withdrawal from parts of Gaza in exchange for the release of Israeli captives, followed by the release of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. 

Hamas would be required to disarm and relinquish its role in governing Gaza, while a transitional governing body would be established under U.S. supervision, led by a “Board of Peace” in which President Trump would play a direct role.

The plan envisions humanitarian aid access into Gaza, which has been severely restricted since the outbreak of the conflict, and lays the groundwork for future reconstruction efforts under a proposed economic development program. 

It also allows for eventual governance by the Palestinian Authority (PA), provided it undertakes internal reforms. The proposal includes the deployment of an International Stabilisation Force, led by the United States and supported by regional Arab partners, to take control of areas vacated by Israeli forces.

In a joint statement issued by the foreign ministers of Qatar, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, the countries welcomed what they described as President Trump’s “sincere efforts” to end the war in Gaza. 

The statement, released through Qatar’s MoFA, expressed support for an immediate ceasefire, the protection of civilians, the entry of humanitarian aid, and the pursuit of a lasting political resolution that reflects the aspirations of the Palestinian people.

Hamas has said it is currently reviewing the details of the proposal and consulting with its political leadership. 

No formal response has been issued. Netanyahu, speaking alongside President Trump in Washington, said Israel had agreed in principle to the framework and warned that if Hamas rejected the plan, Israel would take further military action to complete its objectives independently.

Key issues lie in the lack of guarantee of a Palestinian state, as well as the forced disarmament of the Palestinian group and the potential of power and governance transfer to the Palestinian Authority.