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His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani reaffirmed Qatar's unwavering support for the brotherly Palestinian people in their just struggle to restore their land, safeguard their holy sites, and secure their inalienable rights, stressing that this position reflects a moral and fraternal duty grounded in the principles of justice, freedom, and the right of peoples to self-determination. His Highness the Amir emphasised that the Palestinian cause, with its firmly established principles, remains a fundamental test of the fairness of the prevailing international order and its commitment to international law and legitimacy. The statement was delivered in a message from His Highness the Amir on the occasion of the annual celebration organized by the United Nations Office in Vienna to mark the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. The message was read on his behalf by Jassim Yaqoub al-Hammadi, Ambassador of Qatar and its Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other international organisations in Vienna. In the message, His Highness the Amir expressed his pleasure at addressing the occasion, which was designated by the United Nations General Assembly in its 1977 resolution to affirm the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, foremost among them their natural right to self-determination and to establish their independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital. His Highness noted that the day serves as an opportunity to honour the steadfast struggle of the Palestinian people and to send a clear message to their sons and daughters that the world does not forget their just cause, nor their prolonged suffering and pain. He added that the day also serves as a message to the international community and its free peoples, reminding them of their responsibilities and obligations under international law and of the necessity of upholding the principles of international law and the international order. His Highness the Amir said that the excessive use of force against the unarmed Palestinian people, along with the continued double standards in the enforcement of international law, international humanitarian law, and human rights law with regard to Palestine, undermines confidence in the international community and encourages further violations. While welcoming the voices of conscience and the forces of peace around the world, His Highness stressed that the Palestinian cause is not an issue of terrorism, but rather the cause of a people living under a prolonged occupation that must come to an end, affirming that only a just peace can guarantee security for both the Palestinian and Israeli peoples. His Highness further stated that the developments witnessed over the past two years, including the unprecedented escalation of violence, repressive measures, and Israeli violations against the brotherly Palestinian people, place a moral and legal responsibility on the international community to support a just settlement of the Palestinian issue. He added that these developments further underscore the urgent need to intensify efforts to ensure protection for the Palestinian people and their holy sites. His Highness the Amir added that the unprecedented human tragedies that have unfolded in the Gaza Strip, and whose repercussions have extended to the West Bank and the wider region, have laid bare the urgent need to put an end to the historical injustice endured by the Palestinian people. He said that for more than two years, Qatar has worked with determination and perseverance, exerting every possible effort through responsible mediation to facilitate reaching an agreement that would bring an end to the brutal Israeli war and the resulting bloodshed and unprecedented human suffering, in a manner that lays the foundation for a political path toward a just and comprehensive peace. His Highness also reviewed the efforts exerted by Qatar, in coordination with other countries in the region, to end the war on Gaza. He said that following the declaration signed with the presidents of the United States, Egypt, and Turkiye on October 13 in Sharm El-Sheikh, the success of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip and the US peace initiative adopted by the UN Security Council has become a collective responsibility that requires ensuring its full implementation in order to achieve peace and stability. In this context, His Highness stressed that the international community must redouble its efforts to attain a just and lasting peace for the Palestinian cause, noting that the entire world has now come to realize that the status quo is no longer viable and that occupation cannot be peaceful or civilized. He affirmed that the establishment of an independent Palestinian state within the June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, remains the only path to peace in Palestine, Israel, and the entire region. His Highness the Amir reiterated his welcome of the adoption of the "New York Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of the Palestinian Question and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution." He also commended the growing wave of international recognition of the State of Palestine by more than 150 countries, noting that this reflects an international consensus in support of the establishment of the Palestinian state and its right to full membership in the United Nations. His Highness further emphasized that the Gaza Strip remains an integral part of the Palestinian territories and the State of Palestine. His Highness also condemned all unilateral measures that undermine the two-state solution and entrench annexation and settlement activity, including Israeli laws that seek to impose so-called "sovereignty" over the West Bank and plans for settlement expansion. He reiterated Qatar's strong condemnation of the repeated attacks on the Al-Aqsa Mosque, stressing that any attempts to alter the historical and legal status quo of the Islamic and Christian holy sites in occupied East Jerusalem are null and void under international law and relevant United Nations resolutions. His Highness the Amir affirmed that Qatar remains firmly committed to providing various forms of political and humanitarian support to the brotherly Palestinian people and to highlighting their just cause. In this context, His Highness noted that following the signing of the peace agreement in Sharm El-Sheikh, Qatar swiftly moved to extend assistance to the people of the Gaza Strip, including support for the Gaza Municipality through the Qatari Committee for the Reconstruction of Gaza to remove rubble and reopen streets, in addition to providing tens of thousands of shelter tents, as well as food and medical supplies. He added that Qatar will continue to fulfill its humanitarian and fraternal duty toward the Palestinian people through sustained humanitarian, relief, and development support, particularly in the Gaza Strip, which has endured a siege for seventeen years under severe Israeli restrictions on the movement of people and goods. His Highness expressed appreciation to the United Nations and its Secretary-General for the pivotal role and indispensable efforts exerted by the international organization, its agencies, and partners in providing support to the brotherly Palestinian people, including Palestinian refugees. He also commended the great sacrifices made by United Nations staff in the Gaza Strip, especially UNRWA. His Highness noted that Qatar has continued its financial contributions to the agency to support the pivotal role it plays in the international response to the Gaza crisis. His Highness concluded the message by expressing his appreciation to the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People (CEIRPP), the Special Committee to Investigate Israeli Practices Affecting the Human Rights of the Palestinian People and Other Arabs of the Occupied Territories (UNSCIIP), and the United Nations Division for Palestinian Rights, commending their efforts in highlighting the Palestinian cause and mobilizing international support for the rights of the Palestinian people.

Real peace in the Middle East won't be achieved unless an independent Palestinian state is created, based on the principles of international legitimacy that restore rights to their rightful owners, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi affirmed on Monday. During a speech marking the 52nd anniversary of Egypt's October War victory, El-Sisi stressed that peace imposed by force will only beget resentment, while peace based on justice generates genuine normalization and enduring coexistence among peoples. He warmly greeted and expressed appreciation to US President Donald Trump for his initiative to negotiate a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip following two years of war, genocide, killing, and devastation. In addition, President El-Sisi noted that a ceasefire, the return of hostages and prisoners, the redevelopment of Gaza, and the initiation of a peaceful political pathway toward the creation and recognition of a Palestinian state represent the correct track toward lasting peace and stability, as hoped by all.

HE the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani chaired the Cabinet's regular meeting held on Wednesday morning at the Amiri Diwan. Following the meeting, HE the Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi stated the following:At the outset of the meeting, the Cabinet commended the speech of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani at the opening session of the United Nations General Assembly's 80th session, which was held on Tuesday, at the UN's headquarters in New York. His Highness the Amir began by placing the international community before its legal and moral responsibilities, through his call to adhere to the rules and principles upon which the United Nations was founded, and the need to work to restore the strength of the collective security system, in accordance with the United Nations Charter, and the return of the effectiveness of international legitimacy.The Cabinet emphasized that the facts and realities presented by His Highness the Amir in his speech regarding the treacherous Israeli aggression against Qatar, the state terrorism practiced by Israel, and the war of extermination it is waging against the Palestinian people and insisting on continuing, clearly demonstrated the true objectives of the policies and practices of its Prime Minister.The Cabinet expressed its pride in the affirmation contained in His Highness the Amir's speech of the State of Qatar's principles and its commitment to its approach of standing with the values and principles upon which the international community is supposed to be based, and contributing to resolving crises.His Highness the Amir also indicated that Qatar is firmly convinced that peace cannot be achieved in our region without resolving the Palestinian issue. The Cabinet praised the keenness expressed by His Highness the Amir in his speech to ensure that Doha remains a global capital hosting major political, economic, and sporting events, and a center that brings together leaders and decision-makers from around the world to consult and formulate realistic solutions to common global challenges. It also emphasized that the State of Qatar remains faithful to its commitment to championing truth, building bridges of peace, and promoting justice in international relations.The Cabinet also hailed His Highness the Amir's participation in the conference on the peaceful settlement of the Palestinian issue and the implementation of the two-state solution, which was held on Monday, in New York, as well as His Highness the Amir's participation in the multilateral meeting held by the United States of America in New York on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, in the presence of a number of heads of state and governments, and delegations of countries. On the other hand, the Cabinet welcomed the results of the official visit of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, on Sep. 17.The Cabinet affirmed that His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani's fruitful discussions with King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein, have opened new horizons for enhancing the solid fraternal relations between the two countries and developing bilateral cooperation in various fields, for the benefit of their two fraternal peoples.The Cabinet considered the topics on its agenda, where it approved a draft law amending some provisions of Decree Law No. 24 of 2019 regulating and managing the strategic stock of food and consumer goods. This draft law was prepared with the aim of achieving the necessary speed to provide strategic goods in the country, raising the efficiency of stock management, and enhancing food security.The Cabinet approved a draft Cabinet decision amending the organization of some of the administrative units comprising the Ministry of Finance. The draft resolution includes the addition of two administrative units to the administrative units comprising the Ministry: the information security and data governance department and the fourth industrial revolution center.The Cabinet decided to approve accession to the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, the Ministry of Labour's proposal to join the Global Coalition for Social Justice, the Qatar Central Bank's proposal to join the Basel Consultative Group (BCG), the draft contribution agreement between the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) in the State of Qatar and the United Nations, represented by the Development Coordination Office (DCO), for 2025-2026, the draft contribution agreement between the QFFD in the State of Qatar and the UNICEF to support the Generation Unlimited initiative for 2025-2026, the draft flexible voluntary contribution agreement between the QFFD in the State of Qatar and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) for 2025-2026, the draft air services agreement between the government of the State of Qatar and the government of the Republic of Uganda, and the draft memorandum of cooperation in the field of international humanitarian law between the National Committee for International Humanitarian Law at the Ministry of Justice in the State of Qatar and the International Institute of Humanitarian Law in Sanremo, Italy.The Cabinet took note of the audited separate and consolidated financial statements of the Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2024, the annual report on the authority's activities for the period from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, the audited financial statements of the Civil and Commercial Court (Qatar International Court) and the Regulatory Tribunal of the Qatar Financial Centre for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2024, and the annual activity reports for each of the two courts for the period from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025.The Cabinet concluded its meeting by reviewing two reports and taking appropriate decisions regarding them. These included: a report on the results of participation in the SelectUSA Investment Summit (Washington - May 2025), and a report on the results of participation in the first session of the Qatar-Greece Joint Commission for Economic and Technical Cooperation (Doha - June 2025).

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas welcomed the official announcement by France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta, Andorra, and Monaco of their recognition of the independent and sovereign State of Palestine. In his remarks, Abbas called the move a significant and necessary step toward achieving a just and lasting peace in accordance with international legitimacy.Abbas emphasized that the recognition of Palestine's right to self-determination, freedom, and independence would pave the way for the realization of the two-state solution.Abbas also underscored that the immediate priority is to secure a ceasefire in Gaza, allow humanitarian aid to reach those in need, release all hostages and prisoners, ensure a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, enable the State of Palestine to take full responsibility for its affairs, start recovery and reconstruction, and halt settlement activity and settler terrorism.France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta, Andorra, and Monaco made their official recognition of the State of Palestine during the High-Level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, held at the United Nations headquarters in New York.