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Israel’s war on Gaza nothing but genocide: Qatar’s emir
Israel’s war on Gaza has been nothing but genocide, Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani says while condemning Israel’s continued violation of the ceasefire agreement.
Speaking at the opening session of Shura Council, Qatar’s legislative council, the emir added that the international community must provide protection for the Palestinian people and ensure that perpetrators of genocide do not escape accountability.
“It is unfortunate that the international community remains incapable of enforcing respect when it comes to the tragedy of the Palestinian people,” he added.
“We reaffirm our condemnation of all Israeli violations and practices in Palestine, especially turning the Gaza Strip into an uninhabitable area, continuing to breach the ceasefire, expanding settlements in the West Bank, and efforts to Judaise the holy Al-Aqsa Mosque compound.”
“We also affirm that the Gaza Strip is an integral part of the Palestinian territories of the unified Palestinian state,” the emir said.
Response to Israel’s attack on Qatar was strong enough to shock the perpetrators: Emir
Qatar’s emir says Israel violated all international laws and norms by attacking a state that acts as a mediator.
He was referring to Israel’s attacks on Qatar’s capital, Doha, last month that targeted Hamas officials meeting to discuss a ceasefire proposal put forward by Trump.
“Israel has violated all laws and norms governing relations between states through its aggression against a country playing a mediating role, and by attempting to assassinate members of the negotiating delegation,” he said.
“We considered this aggression an act of state terrorism, and the global response was strong enough to shock the perpetrators.”
“We make commendable efforts in mediation and humanitarian work, which has strengthened Qatar’s position and resilience,” the emir said, adding that despite the two attacks on Qatar – by Israel and Iran in June this year – it has “emerged stronger and more resilient”.
Macron says of ‘absolute urgency’ to let aid into Gaza
France’s President Macron has called for aid routes into the coastal enclave to be reopened as a matter of “absolute urgency” to allow crucial aid in.
“The situation in Gaza remains very fragile,” he told a news conference in Slovenia’s capital, Ljubljana.
“We wish to remain committed along with our European, Arab and US partners to immediately obtain – and this is a matter of absolute urgency – the reopening of humanitarian sites and routes so that aid, food and basic necessities can be brought to the population.”
