Qatar Emir Condemns Israel Attack on Gaza Negotiators

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Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, strongly criticized Israel for its recent attack in Doha that targeted Hamas leaders. He called the attack “treacherous” during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

The Emir warned that this attack could ruin any efforts to bring peace to Gaza and described Israel as a “rogue state.” He said the strike went against international law and human rights, especially because it happened in a residential area with schools and diplomatic offices.

The incident took place on September 9, when Hamas leaders were meeting in Doha to discuss a ceasefire proposal by U.S. President Donald Trump. While the top Hamas leaders survived, six people were killed in the bombing, an event Qatar described as “state terrorism.”

Sheikh Tamim emphasized that Israel seems to negotiate with delegations but secretly plans to attack them. He said this approach makes it very difficult to cooperate, as Israel treats negotiations as just another way of continuing the conflict. According to him, Israel’s actions aim to make Gaza “unlivable,” preventing people from studying or getting medical care.

The Emir also accused Israel of trying to label anyone who disagrees with its policies as either antisemitic or a terrorist, a tactic even some of Israel’s allies reportedly reject. He compared the international solidarity for Gaza today to the global movement against apartheid in the last century.

The attack came while Qatar was actively trying to mediate a ceasefire in Gaza. Although U.S. President Trump expressed regret over the strike, he did not directly condemn Israel. Washington, however, assured that similar attacks would not happen in Qatar, which hosts the Al Udeid military base with U.S. forces.

Sheikh Tamim’s remarks highlighted the wider impact of Israel’s war in Gaza, which has killed more than 65,000 Palestinians. The Emir said that allowing such attacks to go unchecked would lead to a “rule of the jungle,” where powerful countries can act without consequences.

Other world leaders at the UN echoed concern over the ongoing violence. U.S. President Trump called for an immediate stop to the war, while Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that staying silent makes countries “accomplices” to the attacks. Jordan’s King Abdullah II described the war as “one of the darkest moments” in UN history, noting that the conflict’s roots go back decades.

Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron and several other leaders stressed the need for a two-state solution. European countries including France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Andorra, Malta, and Monaco have officially recognized Palestinian statehood, signaling growing international support.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also spoke about human rights, citing a UN Human Rights Council report that accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. While the U.S. and Israel rejected the report, Guterres said that respecting human rights is essential for peace. “Choosing rights means more than words. It means justice over silence,” he said.

The Qatari Emir warned that if violations continue, the global system of law and cooperation would weaken, allowing aggressors to act freely without accountability. He called on all nations to respect international law, protect human dignity, and work toward peace for the sake of their people.

The September 9 strike in Doha, Sheikh Tamim said, was not only an attack on Gaza negotiators but also a broader challenge to the rules that govern peaceful international relations. He urged the world to ensure that such attacks are not repeated and that diplomacy is respected over violence.

The situation in Gaza remains tense, with international attention focused on halting the ongoing violence and finding a path toward lasting peace.

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