Qatar’s Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, on Sunday called on the international community to “stop using double standards” and hold Israel accountable for its “crimes” following airstrikes on Hamas leaders in Doha. Speaking at a preparatory meeting of foreign ministers ahead of an emergency Arab-Islamic summit, Sheikh Mohammed stated that the Israeli attack on Qatar was a blatant violation of sovereignty and international law.
“The time has come for the international community to stop using double standards and to punish Israel for all the crimes it has committed,” he said, adding that attempts to displace Palestinians through “a war of extermination” would not succeed.
Widespread Arab Condemnation of Israeli Airstrikes
The strikes on September 9 targeted the residences of Hamas officials in Doha, killing several people, including civilians, and injuring others. The attacks have triggered widespread condemnation across the Arab and Islamic world, with nations denouncing Israel’s actions as aggressive and unlawful.
Saudi Arabia Expresses Solidarity with Qatar
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, led the Kingdom’s delegation to the Doha summit. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the Israeli attack, describing it as an “aggressive act.” Riyadh also reaffirmed its full solidarity with Qatar and urged the global community to hold Israel accountable.
The joint Arab-Islamic summit, organized under Qatar’s leadership, is expected to finalize a draft statement in response to Israel’s strike on Doha. Foreign ministers from the Arab League and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) are in attendance.
