Qatar, which suspended its mediation in hostage deal negotiations after Israel’s failed strike on Hamas leaders in Doha, is willing to resume its role on one condition: a public Israeli apology for the attack, Channel 12 News reported on Motzei Shabbos.

A source quoted by the report said that Qatar recognizes Israel’s political complexities and is open to flexibility regarding the wording of the apology.

Two sources added that the demand comes directly from Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim al-Thani and was raised in meetings held by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Doha and Jerusalem last week.

Another source noted that Doha may agree to an Israeli apology focusing on the death of the Qatari security officer killed in the strike, coupled with compensation for his family and an assurance that Israel will refrain from violating Qatar’s sovereignty in the future.

(YWN’s Jerusalem desk is keeping you updated after tzeis ha’Shabbos in Israel)