UNSC condemns Israeli aggression against Qatar

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has said that the Israeli attack on Doha...

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has said that the Israeli attack on Doha while Qatar was engaged in mediation has clearly revealed Israel’s premeditated intent to undermine every effort toward peace and to prolong the immense suffering of Palestinian people.

He also said that it has also made clear that the extremists who govern Israel today have no regard for the lives of hostages and that their release is not a priority for them.

The Security Council held an Emergency Meeting yesterday under the agenda item “Situation in the Middle East.” The meeting was requested by Algeria, Pakistan and Somalia to address Israel’s September 9 strike in Doha. The meeting request was supported by France and the United Kingdom.

Members of the UN Security Council affirmed their strong support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the State of Qatar, in line with the principles of the UN Charter.

In the statement issued during the emergency meeting, Council members expressed solidarity with Qatar and emphasised the importance of the ongoing diplomatic efforts led by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, urging all parties to seize the opportunity for peace.