PM stresses importance of ending war in Gaza and Lebanon

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani stressed the need to end this painf...

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani stressed the need to end this painful phase that the region is going through as quickly as possible and the need for everyone to act responsibly toward the innocent and civilians.

His Excellency added, during a joint press conference held this evening with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, that the past few days have seen an intensification of Israeli attacks on Gaza especially in the northern region. His Excellency renewed his condemnation of the siege imposed on northern Gaza, the systematic bombing of hospitals and refugee camps, which has escalated to the dropping of barrel bombs on Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs affirmed that Qatars policy regarding the situation in the region remains unchanged, as it continues to communicate with all parties to contain the situation and avoid any escalation that could ignite the region. 

His Excellency added that the State of Qatar is working to stop the wars in Gaza and Lebanon and to achieve a comprehensive ceasefire in the region. His Excellency pointed out that the Arab region has witnessed enough, and that it was time to focus on restoring peace to the region and its peoples, and achieving prosperity and development instead of endless talks of conflicts and escalation.

Regarding Qatar's mediation efforts to contain the situation, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs said that efforts to end the war have been ongoing since October 8, 2023, as well as efforts to prevent the expansion of the conflict.