The State of Qatar expressed its strong denunciation and condemnation of Israeli shelling of Gaza Strip in which a number of Palestinians were martyred and others were injured, considering it a crime against humanity and a flagrant violation of international conventions and laws.

In a statement today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on the international community and the UN Security Council to act urgently to provide protection to the defenseless Palestinian people in light of the serious Israeli escalation in Gaza Strip, the Foreign Ministry considered that the policy of turning a blind eye to the crimes of the Israeli occupation is the direct cause of its flagrant violations of international conventions and laws.

The statement reiterated Qatar's full support for the Palestinian people's self-determination and restoration of all legitimate rights, foremost of which is the establishment of an independent and sovereign state on the borders of June 4, 1967 with Al Quds as its capital. (QNA)

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