78 nations condemn Israeli attack on Doha in joint statement at UN Rights Council

Geneva: In a powerful show of support for Qatar, 78 countries delivered a joint statement at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva today, denouncing I...

Geneva: In a powerful show of support for Qatar, 78 countries delivered a joint statement at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva today, denouncing Israel's recent military assault on Doha.

The statement was read by South Africa's Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, Ambassador Mxolisi Nkosi, during an urgent debate held as part of the Council's 60th session, following Israel’s airstrikes on Doha on September 9.

The joint declaration expressed unwavering support for Qatar's sovereignty and territorial integrity, while strongly condemning the attack, calling it a blatant use of force against a peaceful nation committed to mediation and diplomacy.

The statement affirmed full support for the rule of law, human dignity, peace, and security, based on shared values of freedom, equality, and respect for international law.

The countries expressed deep concern over the unprecedented targeting of a neutral state engaged in peace mediation, warning that such acts pose a serious threat to international peace and security.