{"id":129484,"date":"2025-09-09T16:53:37","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T16:53:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/?p=129484"},"modified":"2025-09-09T16:53:39","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T16:53:39","slug":"israeli-strike-in-qatar-sparks-regional-condemnation-and-tensions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/129484\/","title":{"rendered":"Israeli strike in Qatar sparks regional condemnation and tensions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) <\/strong>\u2013 The Syrian Foreign Ministry condemned on Tuesday an Israeli airstrike that targeted leaders of the Palestinian group Hamas in Qatar, calling on the international community to \u201ctake a firm stand against Israel\u201d and expressing solidarity with Doha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Israeli military confirmed it carried out the strike, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declaring, \u201cIsrael initiated it, Israel executed it, and Israel takes full responsibility.\u201d Defense Minister Benny Gantz said the operation was launched to \u201cthwart Hamas leaders\u2019 plans\u201d after receiving what he described as a timely operational opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The attack, which struck the Qatari capital Doha on Tuesday afternoon, is believed to have targeted a Hamas delegation engaged in discussions over a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal. Palestinian sources told media outlets that the delegation had been meeting with Qatari officials regarding a truce plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas condemned what he called an \u201cIsraeli aggression\u201d against Qatar, labeling it a \u201ccowardly assault\u201d and a \u201cflagrant violation of international law that threatens regional security.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jordan described the strike as \u201can act of aggression and a blatant breach of international law,\u201d reiterating its support for Qatar\u2019s sovereignty. Saudi Arabia denounced the strike as a \u201cflagrant violation,\u201d warning of \u201cserious consequences\u201d if Israel continued to disregard international norms. The United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Iraq, Algeria, Oman, and Turkey also issued strong condemnations, each affirming solidarity with Qatar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The U.S. embassy in Doha issued an emergency alert urging American citizens to remain indoors. A U.S. official told an Israeli channel, \u201cIsrael informed us after launching the missiles; we had no ability to influence the operation,\u201d confirming Washington\u2019s late awareness of the strike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Internationally, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres denounced the airstrike as \u201ca blatant violation of Qatar\u2019s sovereignty and territorial integrity,\u201d urging all parties to work toward a lasting ceasefire rather than escalating violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The timing of the strike coincides with renewed efforts to secure a truce between Israel and Hamas. Reports indicate that Hamas had recently agreed to a U.S.-brokered proposal for a ceasefire, which Israeli officials described as a \u201cfinal condition\u201d before continuing military operations. Hours before the strike, Qatar\u2019s Prime Minister met senior Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya to discuss the plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The strike marks the first known Israeli attack inside a Gulf state since the war began, raising concerns over the potential expansion of Israel\u2019s military campaign beyond its traditional conflict zones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Qatar has not yet released an official response, though its role as a key mediator in Israel-Hamas negotiations is widely seen as facing new challenges following the attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>By Atoun Jan<\/strong><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) \u2013 The Syrian Foreign Ministry condemned on Tuesday an Israeli airstrike that targeted leaders of the Palestinian group Hamas in Qatar, calling on the international community to \u201ctake a firm stand against Israel\u201d and expressing solidarity with Doha. 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