The United Nations Security Council on Thursday condemned recent strikes on Qatar’s capital Doha, but did not mention ‘Israel’ in the statement agreed to by all 15 members, including Israel’s ally the United States.
‘Israel’ targeted Hamas headquarters in Doha bu failed to assassinate its political leaders on Tuesday.
The United States traditionally shields its ally ‘Israel’ at the United Nations. US backing for the Security Council statement, which could only be approved by consensus, reflects President Donald Trump’s unhappiness with the attack ordered by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
“Council members underscored the importance of de-escalation and expressed their solidarity with Qatar. They underlined their support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Qatar,” read the statement, drafted by Britain and France.
Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani addressed the session, stressing that ‘Israel’ has been committing the extremist terror because its is not being punished by the international law.
The widely condemned Doha operation was especially sensitive because Qatar has been hosting and mediating negotiations aimed at securing a ceasefire in the Gaza war.
“Council members underscored that releasing the hostages, …, and ending the war and suffering in Gaza must remain our top priority,” the Security Council statement read.
The Security Council will meet later on Thursday to discuss the Israeli attack at a meeting due to be attended by Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani.
The Israeli occupation army, in coordination with Shin Bet security agency, carried out precise strikes on the headquarters and residences of Hamas senior officials in the Qatari capital, Doha.
Source: Reuters
