Posted on 09/11/25
| News Source: Arutz-7
The United Nations Security Council on Thursday condemned Tuesday’s airstrike on Qatar's capital, Doha, which targeted Hamas’s leaders, but notably refrained from mentioning Israel in the statement, Reuters reports.
The joint statement, agreed upon by all 15 members of the Security Council including the US, highlighted the importance of de-escalation in the region. It expressed solidarity with Qatar, emphasizing the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
However, the statement did not directly reference Israel’s role in the attack, which allowed the US to back the statement as well.
The Security Council’s statement was drafted by Britain and France, who called for the release of hostages, including those murdered by Hamas, and underscored that ending the war and alleviating the suffering in Gaza should remain the top priority. The attack on Doha was particularly sensitive as Qatar has been involved in mediating ceasefire negotiations in the ongoing Gaza conflict.
The Security Council later on Thursday held an additional meeting to discuss Israel's actions in Qatar. That discussion was attended by Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.