The international community shown unprecedented solidarity with Qatar in response to the brazen Israeli aggression that recently targeted residential compounds housing several Hamas leaders in Doha. The attack marked a dangerous precedent and a major turning point, not only for the Palestinian issue but also for political developments across the region.Global support for Qatar reflects the stature it enjoys among the nations and peoples of the world, in recognition of its ongoing efforts and multiple mediation initiatives aimed at promoting security, peace, stability, and development at both regional and international levels. The widespread international condemnation of this brutal attack is also a clear denunciation of Israel's repeated violations of international law and its undermining of peace efforts in the region.Leaders and senior officials from Arab, Islamic, and friendly countries, through official visits, statements, and communications with Qatar following the attack, strongly condemned the cowardly assault, emphasising that it constitutes a blatant violation of Qatar's sovereignty and a total disregard for international law and norms, as well as a dangerous escalation by Israel's war machine.Global reactions described the attack as a deliberate attempt to undermine Qatar's mediation efforts and a clear rejection of any peaceful solutions to end Israeli aggression in Gaza. The assault has made it unmistakably clear to the international community which party is obstructing peace and threatening regional security without regard for international laws or obligations.Despite this audacious attack, the unprecedented support and exceptional solidarity shown by countries worldwide — through high-level phone calls and visits expressing support for Qatar and the Qatari people — have reinforced Doha's symbolic status as a capital of peace, mediation, and dialogue.Since the first hours of the Israeli aggression, His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani received continuous phone calls from world leaders expressing solidarity and condemning the criminal attack.In this context, His Highness received a call from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who affirmed his country's solidarity with Qatar and strongly condemned the Israeli strike on the residential compounds of Hamas leaders, describing it as a criminal act and a flagrant violation of international laws and norms, threatening the security of Qatar and the region.The Crown Prince emphasised Saudi Arabia's rejection of any aggression that threatens Qatar’s security and reaffirmed the Kingdom's support for measures taken by Qatar to protect its sovereignty.His Highness the Amir also received a call from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, who conveyed Egypt's solidarity with Qatar and condemned the Israeli attack, describing it as a criminal act and a clear violation of international laws, threatening Qatar’s security and regional stability. President al-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt's support for Qatar's actions to safeguard its sovereignty and security.Furthermore, the Amir received a call from US President Donald Trump, who expressed solidarity with Qatar and strongly condemned the violation of its sovereignty. The president highlighted that diplomatic solutions remain key to resolving regional issues and praised the tireless mediation efforts of His Highness and Qatar, recognising their essential role in promoting peace. He also reaffirmed that Qatar is a trusted strategic ally of the US and encouraged the Amir to continue Qatar's mediation efforts to end the war in Gaza.In a display of Arab, Islamic, and international solidarity, His Highness the Amir received phone calls from leaders of Kuwait, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, Turkiye, Iran, Pakistan, Indonesia, Uzbekistan, Somalia, Mauritania, and Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council, as well as leaders from France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Bulgaria, Greece, Ethiopia, India, Venezuela, Colombia, and the UN Secretary-General.Doha also hosted visits from numerous leaders and senior officials from sisterly and friendly countries to affirm their support for Qatar against the cowardly aggression.Among them were UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan; Crown Prince of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Khaled al Hamad al Sabah; and Crown Prince of Jordan Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II.Additionally, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Rwandan President Paul Kagame, and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban visited Qatar, all affirming solidarity with Qatar and its people, emphasising that the Israeli attack constitutes a breach of Qatar’s sovereignty and international law, threatening regional security and stability.In continued international support, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani received multiple calls from Arab, Islamic, and global officials expressing solidarity and strong condemnation of the Israeli attack.In Washington, HE Sheikh Mohammed met with US Vice-President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss strategic relations and regional developments. Vance reiterated US support for Qatar, emphasising diplomatic solutions and Qatar's pivotal role in peace mediation.The UN Security Council held a session to examine the Israeli aggression against Qatar. HE Permanent Representative of Qatar to the UN Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif al-Thani stated that the session successfully endorsed Qatar's clear and legal position.Regionally, the Gulf Co-operation Council condemned the attack in the strongest terms. Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi stressed full solidarity with Qatar and called for immediate international accountability for Israeli actions undermining regional security and stability.The Arab League Council, at the ministerial level, also strongly condemned the Israeli bombing in Doha, affirming full solidarity with Qatar.Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned the attack, emphasising that it aimed to undermine Qatar's security and stability. He reaffirmed Turkiye's full support for both the Palestinian people and Qatar as a strategic and friendly partner.Bahrain, Palestine, Jordan, Yemen, Sudan, Libya, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq also issued statements condemning the brazen Israeli attack against Qatar.In Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron denounced the Israeli strike as unacceptable under any circumstances, while UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticised the attacks, warning that they could escalate tensions in the region.In Moscow, the Russian Foreign Ministry condemned the Israeli aggression as a blatant violation of international law and the UN Charter, stressing that it threatened the sovereignty and territorial integrity of an independent state and could further destabilise the Middle East.Foreign ministers from France, Germany, and the United Kingdom jointly condemned the attack, affirming that it violated Qatar's sovereignty and posed a serious regional risk. They expressed full support for Qatar's vital role in mediation efforts alongside Egypt and the US, calling on all parties to exercise maximum restraint and seize opportunities for peace.The European Union also denounced the attack, stressing that it violated international law and Qatar's territorial integrity, while warning that it could escalate violence in the region. EU affirmed its full solidarity with Qatar, an important strategic partner, and urged all sides to avoid further escalation in Gaza.In Ottawa, Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand said that Canada was reassessing its relations with Israel following the attack on Qatar. She described the strike as unacceptable, particularly given Qatar's mediation efforts for peace in the Middle East.China strongly condemned the Israeli attack, expressing concern that the strike could further escalate regional tensions and criticising actions that undermine ceasefire negotiations in Gaza.Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, Australia, Sweden, Belarus, Slovenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Austria, South Korea, and the Republic of Congo also issued separate condemnations, describing the attack as an obstacle to diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages, as well as a violation of Qatar’s territorial integrity and international law.Organisation of Islamic Co-operation and Muslim World League likewise condemned the Israeli aggression, warning that it posed a serious threat to regional security and stability. Both organisations called on the international community, especially the UN Security Council, to hold Israel accountable and ensure compliance with international law and UN resolutions.International Union of Muslim Scholars, African Union, and Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (ISESCO) also strongly denounced the attack, warning that it could further destabilise an already fragile Middle East.These widespread reactions from Arab, Islamic, and international actors underscore the strength and resilience of Qatar's strategic relationships, built on mutual respect, and highlight the country's prominent and respected role in key regional and international affairs.
