World leaders condemn Israel's brutal attack on Hamas leaders in Doha, voice solidarity with Qatar

Jerusalem [Israel], September 10: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has strongly criticised Israel's strike on Hamas leaders in Doha, calling it a "flagrant violation" of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Qatar. Guterres stressed that all parties must work toward a lasting ceasefire and avoid actions that undermine it. He noted that Qatar has played "a very positive role" in ceasefire efforts and the release of hostages held in Gaza.
GCC
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) condemned in the strongest possible terms the despicable and cowardly operation carried out by Israeli occupation forces on the territory of the State of Qatar. GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiw said that the GCC states stand in full solidarity with the State of Qatar and are united with it in any measure it takes in response to this treacherous aggression, which has violated and torn up all the United Nations (UN) and international laws and treaties approved by the world's nations, led by the UN. "This necessitates that the international community rise immediately to fulfil its duties, hold the Israeli occupation forces accountable for their brutal and dangerous crimes, and deter them from all practices that de-stabilise the security and stability of the region," he stressed.
The Arab League
The Arab League has condemned the Israeli attack, stressing that this targeting constitutes an egregious and entirely rejected breach of the State of Qatar's sovereignty. The Arab League expressed its solidarity with Qatar in the face of this flagrant assault on its sovereignty and affirmed support for any measures it takes to protect its sovereignty and security.
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has condemned in the strongest terms the brutal Israeli aggression and the flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the "sisterly State of Qatar". It affirmed "full solidarity" with Qatar.
It warned of the "grave consequences resulting from the Israeli occupation's persistence in its criminal transgressions and its blatant violation of the principles of international law and all international norms".
The UAE
The United Arab Emirates voiced support for Doha, condemning the "treacherous Israeli attack". Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE's president, said: "The security of the Arab Gulf states is indivisible, and we stand heart and soul with the sisterly State of Qatar, condemning the treacherous Israeli attack that targeted it, and affirming our full solidarity with it in confronting this aggression."
Kuwait
Kuwait strongly condemned the attack, describing it as "the brutal aggression against the State of Qatar by the unjust Israeli forces".
Turkiye
Turkiye's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Israel's attack on Qatar, saying it shows Israel is not interested in an agreement to end the war on Gaza. "The targeting of the Hamas negotiating delegation while ceasefire talks continue shows that Israel does not aim to reach peace, but rather continue the war," the ministry said. "This situation is clear proof that Israel has adopted its expansionist politics in the region and terrorism as a state policy."
Oman
The Sultanate of Oman expressed its solidarity with Qatar, its leadership, government, and people, and its strong condemnation and denunciation of the brutal attack launched by Israel on Qatari territory, as well as the crimes of political assassinations and acts of treachery it carries out in blatant violation of international law and a flagrant breach of state sovereignty. It also constitutes a dangerous escalation that threatens the security and stability of the region and distances it further away from the path to peace.
Egypt
Egypt expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the aggressive action carried out by the Israeli occupation forces against the State of Qatar, adding that this attack constitutes a flagrant violation of international law and the principles of respect for the sovereignty of states and the sanctity of their territories. The Egyptian presidency affirmed that this attack represents a dangerous precedent and an unacceptable development, and constitutes a direct assault on the sovereignty of the State of Qatar, which plays a pivotal role in mediation efforts to achieve a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Jordan
Jordan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates condemned the Israeli bombing as a flagrant violation of international law and the UN Charter and called it a blatant attack on the sovereignty and security of Qatar. Ministry spokesman Fuad Majali said the Israeli attack constitutes a violation of the sovereignty of an Arab state and is a dangerous and unacceptable provocative escalation that pushes the region towards further violence and conflict and threatens regional and international security and stability.
Iran
Iran described the attack as a "gross violation", and Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said the "extremely dangerous and criminal action is a gross violation of all international rules and regulations, a violation of Qatar's national sovereignty and territorial integrity".
Iraq
Iraq's Ministry of Foreign Affairs also criticised the attack, calling it a "cowardly act" and expressing "full support" for Qatar to confront any aggression.
Sudan
Sudan condemned the attack carried out by the Israeli occupation on the State of Qatar, targeting a residential compound in the capital, Doha. The Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation affirmed that this aggression is a clear violation of international laws and norms, a blatant assault on Qatar's territorial integrity and national sovereignty, and undermines ongoing efforts to achieve security and stability in the region. It expressed Sudan's full solidarity with the government and people of Qatar.
Palestinian response
Hussein Al Sheikh, vice president of the State of Palestine and vice chairman of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Oraganization, said: "We strongly condemn the heinous Israeli attack targeting the sisterly State of Qatar." The director general of the Government Media Office in Gaza, Ismail Al Thawabta, said: "The 'Israeli' occupation committed a cowardly assassination crime in the heart of the Qatari capital, Doha, the mediating state in negotiations between the Palestinian resistance and the occupation."
The Palestinian Islamic Jihad armed group described the attack as a "blatant criminal act".
Yemen's Houthi group
Mahdi Al Mashat, head of the Houthi Supreme Political Council, said Arab and Muslim countries must "pay attention" to Israel's plans before it's too late. "We warn against a formula for the violations of all countries in the region," Al Mashat said. "What happened in Doha will happen again and more in the rest of the countries if we do not all unite in confronting the Zionist threat."
Hamas
Hamas described the attack as "a heinous crime, a blatant aggression, and a flagrant violation of all international norms and laws".
It "constitutes an attack on the sovereignty of the sisterly State of Qatar . and reveals the criminal nature of the occupation and its desire to undermine any chances of reaching an agreement".
Earlier, Hamas's representative in Tehran, Khaled Al Qaddoumi, said the assassination attempt on the group's leaders during a meeting in Doha had failed.
He said Israel acted "with direct support from the United States" and accused Washington of paving the way for the attack under the guise of ceasefire talks.
Lebanon
The Lebanese government denounced "in the strongest terms" what it called a flagrant violation of Qatar's sovereignty.
It urged the international community to act against repeated Israeli
aggression that threatens "security and stability in the entire region".
Morocco
The Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the kingdom "strongly condemns the blatant Israeli aggression" and denounces the violation of Qatar's sovereignty.
It expressed solidarity with Doha in the face of what it described as a dangerous escalation.
Syria
Damascus condemned the attack in Doha as "a blatant violation of international law and the sovereignty of the State of Qatar".
Syria said the attack was a "dangerous escalation that undermines security and stability in the region".
Maldives
The Maldives also described the attack as "cowardly and a serious violation of international law".
"The Maldives stands in solidarity with the State of Qatar and calls on the international community to take urgent and unified action to hold Israel accountable for its numerous and continued violations of international norms and principles," President Mohamed Muizzu posted on X.
United Kingdom
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he condemns "Israel's strikes on Doha, which violate Qatar's sovereignty and risk further escalation across the region".
"The priority must be an immediate ceasefire, the release of hostages, and a huge surge in aid into Gaza."
France
French President Emmanuel Macron said in a post on X that the attack against Qatar is "unacceptable, whatever the reason may be".
He added: "I express my solidarity with Qatar and its emir, Sheikh Tamim Al Thani. War must under no circumstances spread in the region."
Pakistan
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called the shelling in Doha "unlawful and heinous", describing it as a blatant violation of Qatar's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
He said Pakistan "stands firmly with Qatar, as well as with the Palestinian people, against Israeli aggression".
Algeria
Algeria denounced the "brutal Israeli aggression" in Doha and voiced "full and absolute solidarity" with Qatar.
It said the attack on the Hamas negotiating team proved Israel "is not inclined toward peace" and warned the region was being dragged into "an endless cycle of insecurity".
Mauritania
Mauritania's foreign ministry said Israel's actions were a "flagrant violation of international conventions and laws".
It added that Nouakchott "affirms its support for the sisterly State of Qatar in all measures aimed at preserving its security and the safety of its citizens".
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said: "Whatever the motives behind these actions are unacceptable, as it violates the sovereignty of the State of Qatar and contravenes the principles of international law."
He condemned Israel's military attack in Doha as a violation of international norms.
Spain
Spain's foreign ministry said: "The Spanish Government strongly condemns Israel's bombing of Qatari territory." It called the attack "a violation of Qatari territorial sovereignty and a flagrant breach of international law".
Libya
Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dabaiba said he "strongly condemned the Israeli aggression against the State of Qatar, affirming full solidarity with its leadership and people".
He added the attack was a "blatant violation of international law" and urged Arab and Islamic states to unite against such actions.
Italy
Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, said she expresses her "sincere support for Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Qatar, reaffirming Italy's support for all efforts to end the war in Gaza".
"Italy remains opposed to any form of escalation that could further exacerbate the crisis in the Middle East."
Germany
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock described the Israeli attack in Doha as "unacceptable". She said it not only violates Qatar's territorial sovereignty but also threatens collective efforts to release the hostages.
Source: Qatar Tribune