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Reported by Amos Dachung – Sele Media Africa Reporter
September 9, 2025
Global Outcry as Israel’s Airstrike on Qatar Sparks Diplomatic Crisis
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the international community, Israel conducted an airstrike in Doha, Qatar, targeting senior Hamas leaders. The attack, which resulted in the deaths of five Hamas members and a Qatari security officer, has been widely condemned as a violation of Qatari sovereignty and international law.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the strike, labeling it a “flagrant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Qatar.” He emphasized Qatar’s constructive role in mediating efforts aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza and facilitating the release of hostages held by Hamas. [1]
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan described the attack as a “flagrant violation of international law and Qatari sovereignty,” accusing Israel of adopting terrorism as a state policy. Turkey’s Foreign Ministry criticized Israel for pursuing expansionist and terrorist policies, especially amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations. [2]
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) joined in condemning the attack, labeling it as part of ongoing Israeli military aggression against Palestinian civilians and vital infrastructure. They called on the international community to compel Israel to abide by international humanitarian law and relevant United Nations resolutions. [6]
The White House acknowledged being informed of the strike shortly before it occurred but maintained that the U.S. military did not participate. President Trump and other officials reiterated that while a warning was passed to Qatar, it came too late to prevent the action. Israel stated it acted unilaterally and emphasized targeting Hamas leaders behind the October 7 massacre. [4]
The incident has intensified regional tensions, with concerns that it could derail ongoing ceasefire negotiations in Gaza and further destabilize the Middle East.
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Citations:
1. Reuters: www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/un-chief-guterres-condemns-israeli-strikes-qatar-2025-09-09/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. Reuters: www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/turkey-condemns-israeli-attack-hamas-doha-says-it-adopted-terrorism-state-policy-2025-09-09/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
3. The Guardian: www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/sep/09/starmer-condemns-israel-airstrike-on-qatar-as-no-10-denies-prior-knowledge-of-attack?utm_source=chatgpt.com
4. AP News: apnews.com/article/a324783faf8e7cca8f3bd975ba6fad0a?utm_source=chatgpt.com
5. Arab News: www.arabnews.com/node/2408271/%7B%7B?utm_source=chatgpt.com
6. Anadolu Ajansı: www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/arab-islamic-countries-condemn-israeli-bombing-of-qatari-headquarters-in-gaza/3052967?utm_source=chatgpt.com
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