Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdelrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Tuesday evening affirmed that Qatar would continue its mediation efforts to end the Gaza war despite recent airstrikes on Doha.
“Qatari diplomacy is not built on the actions of a state like Israel or any other party,” he said. “Qatari diplomacy is founded on the principle of regional stability, and that can only be achieved through diplomatic solutions and intensive diplomatic work, not through wars and conflicts.”
He added, “Mediation is part of Qatar’s diplomatic identity, and it will continue. Nothing will deter us from maintaining this role in all the issues surrounding us in the region, until stability is achieved.”
Earlier on Tuesday, explosions were reported in the Qatari capital. The Qatari foreign ministry condemned what it described as a “cowardly” attack targeting the Hamas group’s political leadership.
Israel stated that it had “conducted a precise strike targeting the senior leadership of the Hamas terrorist organisation” but did not disclose the location. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the strike was in response to “deadly attacks in Jerusalem and Gaza.”
Hamas reported that five members were killed, including the son of one of its leaders, along with a Qatari security officer, but said none of its negotiating delegation was harmed.
The attack drew widespread condemnation from countries across the region, including the UAE, Iraq, Egypt, Turkey, Lebanon, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Syria.
Faridah Abdulkadiri
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