Governments all over the region have condemned the Israeli strike on Qatar. “The State of Qatar strongly condemns the cowardly Israeli attack that targeted residential buildings housing several members of the Political Bureau of Hamas in the Qatari capital, Doha,” [the Qatari Foreign Ministry said](https://x.com/majedalansari/status/1965407402607677474 in a statement. “This criminal assault constitutes a blatant violation of all international laws and norms, and poses a serious threat to the security and safety of Qataris and residents in Qatar.”
“While the State of Qatar strongly condemns this assault, it confirms that it will not tolerate this reckless Israeli behavior and the ongoing disruption of regional security, nor any act that targets its security and sovereignty,” it concluded. “Investigations are underway at the highest level, and further details will be announced as soon as they are available.”
Dr. Anwar Gargash, diplomatic advisor to United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has condemned the “treacherous” Israeli attack, reported The National of the U.A.E. “The security of the Arab Gulf states is indivisible, and we stand heart and soul with the sisterly State of Qatar,” Gargash said on X. He affirmed the U.A.E.’s full solidarity with Qatar in confronting this aggression. “May God preserve Qatar, its leadership and people, and may God preserve the Arab Gulf states.”
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said Qatar had been “playing a very positive role” in efforts to reach a ceasefire and free hostages. “All partners must work towards achieving a permanent ceasefire, not destroying,” he added.
