Qatar Says Israeli Strike on Doha Exposes Failure of Global Order
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister told the United Nations Security Council that Israeli regime’s assault on Doha exposed the arrogance of its leaders and the failure of the international system to hold them accountable.
Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani denounced the Israeli strike that targeted Hamas’ negotiation office in Doha and struck a residential district filled with schools and diplomatic missions.
He called the attack a blatant violation of the sovereignty of a UN member state and warned that the international order now faced a critical test.
Al Thani condemned Israeli regime’s leaders for using false pretexts to justify aggression, saying they escape punishment due to “arrogance and intoxication with power.”
He stressed that Qatar would continue its humanitarian and diplomatic role “without hesitation” and remain committed to peace, describing mediation as a “ray of hope” amid the bloodshed.
He said Israel, driven by extremist warmongers, had crossed all borders and international laws, and that the people of the region would never accept such behavior.
He added that freeing hostages was not a priority for Israeli officials, who, he said, “care nothing for the captives under their control.”
Al Thani urged resistance against “the arrogance of extremists” and reaffirmed that the two-state solution remained the only viable path.
The Security Council convened an emergency meeting on Thursday night, where members overwhelmingly condemned Israel’s strike on Doha.
Rosemary DiCarlo, UN undersecretary-general, said the attack “shocked the world” and was a clear violation of Qatar’s sovereignty, warning of dangerous escalation as the strike targeted envoys reviewing a US ceasefire proposal.
Britain’s UN envoy Barbara Woodward condemned the attack and declared full solidarity with Qatar, calling it a breach of sovereignty and a blow to peace mediation efforts.
US representative Dorothy Shea said the strike did not serve the goals of either Washington or Tel Aviv, adding that President Donald Trump viewed the incident as “an opportunity for peace” and had assured Qatari leaders it would not be repeated.
Russia’s envoy Vassily Nebenzia noted the strike hit only 600 meters from Moscow’s mission in Doha and slammed Israel for deliberately undermining mediation.
Representatives from Denmark, Slovenia, Panama and Sierra Leone echoed that the assault violated Qatar’s sovereignty and threatened diplomacy.
Algeria’s UN envoy Amar Benjama called the attack “dangerous and unlawful,” urging the Security Council to act so aggressors do not remain immune.
Pakistan’s Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said the assault was part of Israel’s broader strategy destabilizing the region, while Somalia’s envoy Abdourazak Farah Mohamed described it as an attempt to expand conflict across West Asia.
Before the session, all 15 Council members, including the United States, issued a joint statement condemning the strike on Doha, though the Zionist regime was not explicitly named.
Drafted by Britain and France, the text reaffirmed support for Qatar’s sovereignty, recognized its mediation role, and stressed the urgent need to free detainees and end the war and suffering in Gaza.
