00:00Qatar is rejecting what it calls false and absurd accusations published in the New York Times.
00:05The report alleges Qatar's business ties with Steve Witkoff are an attempt to lobby the U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East.
00:12The article claims Witkoff's son, Alex, recently sought money from Gulf states, including Qatar,
00:18which has previously invested in Witkoff family projects to win favor with President Trump.
00:23But Qatar's international media organization strongly denies the allegations.
00:27In a statement, the IMO says these accusations come from questionable sources and are intended to target Qatar and Mr. Witkoff
00:34as part of a coordinated effort to sow tension and division between Qatar and the United States,
00:39while undermining efforts to mediate a ceasefire in Gaza.
00:43The statement goes on to say the accusations served the interests of, quote,
00:46bad actors looking to disrupt the relationship between Qatar and the U.S.
00:51Adil Halim, Euronews, Doha.
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