Qatar PM Denounces Israeli ‘State Terrorism’ After Doha Strike, Vows Ongoing Ceasefire Mediation
Qatar PM Denounces Israeli ‘State Terrorism’ After Doha Strike, Vows Ongoing Ceasefire Mediation
In a strong condemnation, Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, has accused Israel of “state terrorism” following last week’s strike in Doha targeting Hamas leaders. Speaking at a preparatory session yesterday for today’s emergency Arab-Islamic summit, Al-Thani labeled the September 9 attack as an assault on the principle of mediation itself, yet affirmed Qatar’s commitment to continuing ceasefire efforts.
The emergency summit, convened today in Doha, gathers leaders from the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to address the escalating regional tensions. Al-Thani stressed that the international community must hold Israel accountable for its actions, which he described as an “extremist Israeli government” flouting international law, even as Qatar was actively hosting negotiations known to Israel.
Despite the severe criticism, including a draft resolution from yesterday’s meeting warning against Israel’s actions threatening regional normalization, Qatar, alongside Egypt and the US, remains steadfast in its mediation efforts to end the conflict in Gaza. The incident has prompted significant diplomatic fallout, with the UAE reportedly summoning Israel’s deputy ambassador and re-evaluating ties, while Israeli President Isaac Herzog urged maintaining regional relationships amidst growing hostility.
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