An Israeli strike in Qatar\u2019s capital, Doha, targeting Hamas officials has drawn widespread condemnation, with UN Secretary-General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres calling it a \u201cflagrant violation\u201d of Qatar\u2019s sovereignty and territorial integrity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\u2019s office confirmed the attack on Tuesday, marking the first Israeli strike on Qatari soil. Qatar has played a key role as mediator in ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas and hosts the region\u2019s largest US military base, Al Udeid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Doha\u2019s Foreign Ministry denounced the strike \u201cin the strongest terms,\u201d calling it a cowardly act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are reactions from regional and international leaders:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UN Secretary-General<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Antonio Guterres called Israel\u2019s strike in Doha a \u201cflagrant violation\u201d of Qatar\u2019s sovereignty and urged all parties to focus on achieving a permanent ceasefire instead of undermining peace efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Saudi Arabia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Riyadh condemned the attack as \u201cbrutal Israeli aggression\u201d and a violation of Qatar\u2019s sovereignty, warning of \u201cgrave consequences\u201d if Israel continues its transgressions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Qatar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Doha denounced the strike as a \u201ccowardly Israeli attack\u201d and a violation of its sovereignty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Turkiye<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ankara said the strike shows Israel has no intention of reaching peace, accusing it of pursuing expansionist policies and state-sponsored terrorism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n United Arab Emirates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The UAE condemned the \u201ctreacherous Israeli attack\u201d and pledged full solidarity with Qatar, stressing that Gulf security is indivisible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kuwait<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Kuwait denounced the attack as \u201cbrutal aggression by unjust Israeli forces\u201d and expressed strong solidarity with Qatar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jordan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Amman called the strike a dangerous escalation and a violation of international law, warning it threatens regional and international security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Iran<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tehran described the attack as an \u201cextremely dangerous and criminal action\u201d and a \u201cgross violation\u201d of Qatar\u2019s sovereignty and international law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Iraq<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Baghdad condemned the strike as a \u201ccowardly act\u201d and affirmed full support for Qatar in confronting Israeli aggression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Palestine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Palestinian officials condemned the attack as a \u201cheinous crime\u201d and accused Israel of trying to sabotage ceasefire negotiations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Palestinian Islamic Jihad<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The group called the attack a \u201cblatant criminal act.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yemen\u2019s Houthis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Houthis warned that Israel will target other countries if Arab and Muslim states do not unite against the \u201cZionist threat.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Maldives<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Male condemned the strike as \u201ccowardly\u201d and urged the international community to hold Israel accountable for repeated violations of international law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n United Kingdom<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the strikes as a violation of Qatar\u2019s sovereignty and called for an immediate ceasefire, hostage release, and more aid for Gaza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n France<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n President Emmanuel Macron labeled the attack \u201cunacceptable\u201d and expressed solidarity with Qatar, stressing that war must not spread in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pakistan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif denounced the strike as \u201cunlawful and heinous,\u201d pledging firm support for both Qatar and the Palestinian people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hamas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hamas described the attack as a \u201cheinous crime and blatant aggression,\u201d accusing Israel of trying to undermine peace efforts with US backing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lebanon<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Beirut condemned the strike as a violation of Qatar\u2019s sovereignty and urged the international community to act against Israeli aggression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Morocco<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Rabat condemned the attack as \u201cblatant aggression\u201d and expressed solidarity with Doha against this escalation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Syria<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Damascus called the strike a \u201cdangerous escalation\u201d and a \u201cblatant violation of international law and Qatar\u2019s sovereignty.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sudan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Khartoum described the bombing as a violation of international laws and voiced full solidarity with Qatar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Egypt<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi expressed \u201cfull solidarity\u201d with Qatar and strongly condemned Israel\u2019s violation of Qatari sovereignty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The GCC denounced the strike as a \u201cdespicable and cowardly operation,\u201d urging accountability for Israel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Algeria<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Algiers condemned the \u201cbrutal aggression\u201d and said the attack proves Israel is not pursuing peace, warning of further instability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Oman<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Muscat condemned the strike as a \u201cbrutal attack\u201d and breach of international law, reaffirming solidarity with Qatar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mauritania<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Nouakchott said Israel\u2019s actions violate international law and pledged support for Qatar\u2019s security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kazakhstan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called the strike \u201cunacceptable\u201d and a breach of international law, condemning it as a threat to regional stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Spain<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Madrid condemned the bombing as a \u201cflagrant breach of international law\u201d and a violation of Qatar\u2019s sovereignty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Libya<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dabaiba denounced the \u201cIsraeli aggression\u201d and called for Arab and Islamic unity against such actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Italy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed solidarity with Qatar and opposed any escalation that could worsen the Middle East crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Germany<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said the strike was \u201cunacceptable,\u201d warning it undermines international efforts to secure a ceasefire and hostage release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n European Union<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The EU condemned the strike as a breach of international law and Qatar\u2019s sovereignty, urging de-escalation and reaffirming support for a ceasefire in Gaza.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" An Israeli strike in Qatar\u2019s capital, Doha, targeting Hamas officials has drawn widespread condemnation, with UN Secretary-General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres calling it a \u201cflagrant violation\u201d of Qatar\u2019s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\u2019s office confirmed the attack on Tuesday, marking the first Israeli strike on Qatari soil. Qatar has played a key role […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":65672,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[133],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-65675","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-world"},"yoast_head":"\n