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Qatar was subjected to a treacherous attack by the Israeli occupation forces on Tuesday, which can only be interpreted as an act of state terrorism, stressed HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani at special press conference held in Doha Tuesday. HE the prime minster said the assault targeted the headquarters of the political bureau of Hamas during the ongoing negotiations. “From the very first moment, and under the directives of His Highness the Amir, the security authorities, the civil defence, and other agencies concerned immediately responded to the incident. The casualties and martyrs resulting from this treacherous attack were recorded, and the necessary measures were taken to ensure public safety and contain its consequences.” HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, pointed out that Qatar will not tolerate any violation of its sovereignty or the integrity of its territory, and that it will respond firmly to any reckless breach or aggression that targets its security and threatens the stability of the region. “Qatar reserves the right to respond to this blatant attack and will take all necessary measures to address it. The directives of His Highness the Amir are clear: the security of citizens and expatriates is our top priority. Accordingly, starting from Wednesday, a comprehensive review of the policies and procedures will begin to ensure deterrence of such actions and prevent their recurrence.” He noted that the Israeli attack that took place on the Qatari soil can only be described as state terrorism carried out by someone like Israeli Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu. “Within the context of these systematic policies and his ongoing attempts to destabilise regional security and stability, this is nothing more than a clear message to the entire region. “That message is that there is a rogue player in this region, one that engages in continuous political bullying and violates the sovereignty of states. Netanyahu himself has declared that he intends to reshape the Middle East. Does this message mean that he also seeks to reshape the Gulf? “We believe that today we have reached a critical juncture where the entire region must respond to such barbaric actions, which reflect the brutality of this individual who is leading the region toward a level, unfortunately, that cannot be repaired—one that makes it impossible to work within the international systems, frameworks, and laws, all of which he has blatantly disregarded.” HE Sheikh Mohammed added that at this point of time there is a need for a collective response from the entire region. He stressed that this attack was not only a blatant violation of all international laws but also a transgression of the most basic ethical and moral standards. “We are speaking about a mediating state that is hosting official negotiations under a declared sponsorship and in the presence of official delegations. However, the missiles were launched and fired targeting the negotiating delegation from the other side. By what logic or moral standard can this be accepted? What took place can only be described as outright treachery.” He added that in recent days, intense negotiations were held at the request of the American side to discuss the latest proposal it had submitted. “Despite being fully aware and actively involved through the continuous dispatch of its delegations to Doha, the Israeli side deliberately worked to obstruct every effort aimed at opening a window for peace. “Does the world need a clearer message than this? Who is the one closing the door to peace? Does the international community still need further proof? Who is the real bully in this region? He pointed out that history will write down this incident as a flagrant violation of the International laws and traditions. “We have to take this incident into consideration as the infringement on the sovereignty of countries and recklessness that should not be overlooked.” The prime minister stressed that Qatar is taking all the necessary measures in coordination with friendly and brotherly countries against this unjustifiable attack. He said that all such measures to be taken shall be announced in the coming days. He expressed his condolences for the Qatari personnel from the internal security forces who was martyred during the attack. “All the necessary measures have been taken to guarantee the safety and security of the public as Qatar will never spare efforts to defend its sovereignty and integrity of its territories. It will deal decisively with any reckless action or attack that touches on its security and the security of the region.” HE the prime minister said that the American side informed Qatar government ten minutes after the attack took place and the US said that they had just received the message. He affirmed that the attack was a 100% treacherous operation; no body informed ahead, and any other talk or tales about this are only lies and unfounded rumours. He said the efficiency of the Qatari air defence system was proven during the Iranian missile attacks. “However, these attacks were conducted using sophisticated weaponry that were not detected by the radar.” He said that Israeli side used to send its delegation to Doha for negotiations in a continuous manner, and they knew that the peace negotiations were going on.

Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Majid bin Mohammed al-Ansari denied the circulated statements claiming that Qatar was notified in advance of the Israeli attack.Dr al-Ansari said in a post on X that the circulated statements claiming that Qatar was notified in advance of the attack were false, adding that the call received from an American official came during the sound of explosions resulting from the Israeli attack in Doha.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned the recent Israeli strikes on Doha, warning that such actions risk further escalating tensions in the region.In a post on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Starmer stated:" I condemn Israel's strikes on Doha, which violate Qatar's sovereignty and risk further escalation across the region".He emphasized the urgent need for de-escalation, adding:" The priority must be an immediate ceasefire, the release of hostages, and a huge surge in aid into Gaza. This is the only solution towards long-lasting peace".

The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned against the grave consequences of the brutal and unprecedented Israeli escalation against the State of Qatar, stressing the serious risks it poses to regional stability, its undermining of de-escalation efforts, and its expansion of confrontations at the expense of civilian safety and the stability of nations.In a statement issued today, the ministry condemned in the strongest possible terms Israel's blatant aggression against the State of Qatar, which targeted a residential headquarters in Doha housing several members of the political bureau of Hamas, in a flagrant violation of international law and the UN Charter, and in disregard for international norms and conventions.The statement affirmed Egypt's full solidarity and unwavering support for the State of Qatar's leadership, government, and people in the face of this disgraceful aggression. It further warned all regional and international parties of the reckless Israeli policy aimed at expanding the circle of conflict and undermining all peace gains achieved over the past decades.The ministry stressed that this aggressive Israeli approach clearly reflects a deliberate intent to destroy all prospects for de-escalation, a ceasefire, and an agreement ensuring both a cessation of hostilities and the release of hostages, highlighting the complete absence of political will on the Israeli side to move toward peace, while persisting in aggression and systematic violations of international law.It added that Egypt, while reaffirming its categorical rejection of any form of aggression against the territories of Arab states, emphasizes once again that the security and stability of the State of Qatar is a fundamental pillar of Arab national security, and that any harm to it constitutes a highly dangerous development that cannot be accepted under any pretext or justification.

Turkiye has strongly condemned an Israeli airstrike on a residential compound in Doha that targeted members of Hamas' negotiating delegation involved in ongoing ceasefire talks over Gaza.In a statement released Tuesday, the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs criticized the timing of the attack, saying it reveals Israel's true intentions to prolong the war rather than pursue peace.The ministry warned that the strike, which occurred in Qatar-a key mediator in the Gaza ceasefire negotiations-signals an expansion of Israeli aggression to other countries in the region. It described the incident as part of Israel's broader expansionist agenda and accused it of institutionalizing state terrorism. Turkiye expressed solidarity with Qatar, calling the attack a despicable violation of its sovereignty and national security. Ankara urged the international community to take action to halt Israel's continued military operations in Gaza and across the region.

The Arab Parliament condemned in the strongest terms the aggressive attacks launched by the Israeli occupation entity on the State of Qatar, stressing that this treacherous attack represents a flagrant and unacceptable violation of Qatari sovereignty and a blatant breach of the United Nations Charter and international laws and norms.In a statement Tuesday, Speaker of the Arab Parliament Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, stressed that this serious and heinous crime constitutes a direct threat to Arab national security and regional and international stability.He emphasized the Arab Parliament's full solidarity with the State of Qatar, its leadership, government, and people, in confronting this treacherous aggression.The Speaker of the Arab Parliament called on the international community and the Security Council to assume their legal and moral responsibilities to halt the repeated attacks by the Israeli occupation entity against the sovereignty of states and hold it accountable for its crimes.He also warned that the continuation of these aggressive policies would complicate the situation, threaten further escalation, and destabilize the entire region.He called for urgent international action to deter the occupying entity, which has become a violation of all international laws and norms, halt all its violations, and take swift and decisive measures to protect the sovereignty of states and the security of their peoples.

French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the Israeli attack on a residential headquarters in Doha, stressing that the attack was unacceptable regardless of its motive.The French President said in a post on X that the war in the region must not expand under any circumstance, expressing solidarity with the State of Qatar.

Iraq condemned Tuesday the Israeli attack on a residential headquarters in Doha, describing it as a cowardly act and a violation of Qatar's sovereignty and territory.In a statement, the Iraqi Foreign Ministry reiterated Iraq's firm stance in standing with the government and people of the State of Qatar and fully supporting them in confronting any attacks that undermine its sovereignty or threaten its national security. It also stressed the need for the international community to shoulder its responsibilities in putting an end to these aggressive practices.

The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday condemned, in the strongest terms, the blatant and cowardly Israeli attack that targeted the State of Qatar, stressing that this reckless attack represents an egregious breach of the State of Qatar's sovereignty and a dangerous encroachment upon international law and the United Nations Charter, as well as an irresponsible escalation that imperils regional and global security and stability.In a statement, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, expressed the United Arab Emirates' full solidarity with the State of Qatar and its unwavering support for all efforts to protect its security and the safety of its citizens and residents, stressing the need for an immediate end to the military escalation.He warned that the continuation of these kinds of escalatory acts would undermine regional security and drag the region into perilous paths that would have calamitous consequences for global peace and security.The statement called upon the international community, particularly the Security Council, to uphold its legal and moral responsibilities to deter Israel and halt its barbaric assaults.In addition, the UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs stressed that the persistence of such aggressive acts demonstrates reckless behavior that pulls the region toward further tension and escalation, eroding the opportunities to achieve security and stability.He warned that persisting in such reckless attacks, amid the absence of a resolute and deterrent international position, will have dire consequences for both regional and global peace and security, consolidating a reality that cannot be tolerated or accepted.

Egypt expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the aggressive action carried out by the Israeli occupation forces on Tuesday against the State of Qatar, targeting a meeting of Palestinian leaders in Doha to discuss ways to reach a ceasefire agreement, adding that this attack constitutes a flagrant violation of international law and the principles of respect for the sovereignty of states and the sanctity of their territories.In a statement, the Egyptian presidency affirmed that this attack represents a dangerous precedent and an unacceptable development, and constitutes a direct assault on the sovereignty of the State of Qatar, which plays a pivotal role in mediation efforts to achieve a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The statement emphasized that this escalation undermines international efforts to achieve calm and threatens security and stability in the entire region.The Egyptian presidency urged the international community to assume its legal and moral responsibilities regarding this flagrant Israeli violation, take immediate action to halt the aggression, and hold those responsible accountable, so that it does not add to Israel's usual impunity.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Tuesday condemned the brutal Israeli aggression against the State of Qatar.In a statement, President Abbas said that the brutal Israeli aggression against the State of Qatar constitutes a flagrant violation of international law and an escalation that threatens regional security and stability, stressing the importance of an immediate halt to this escalation.He warned that a continuation of the escalation would have consequences not only for the region but for the entire world, emphasizing that the solution lies in a just and comprehensive peace for the Palestinian cause.

The Arab League has condemned, in the strongest terms, the Israeli attack on Tuesday against civilian residential premises in Doha.In a statement, the Arab League stressed that this targeting constitutes an egregious and entirely rejected breach of the State of Qatar's sovereignty, which has sought since the start of the war on Gaza, alongside Egypt and the United States, to mediate a ceasefire and has exerted significant and sincere efforts aimed at bringing the ongoing war Israel continues to wage in Gaza to a close.The Arab League expressed its solidarity with the State of Qatar in the face of this flagrant assault on its sovereignty and affirmed support for any measures it takes to protect its sovereignty and security.It stressed that Israeli conduct has veered outside every established international norm and all the tenets of binding international law, placing a clear responsibility on the international community to confront a state that mocks the law and disregards the consequences of its reprehensible actions.