Taliban Condemns Israeli Attack on Qatar, Calls World’s Silence “Regrettable”

Kokcha News Agency: The Taliban has issued a statement condemning Israel’s recent attack on Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar, calling it a “barbaric act” that goes against all human and political norms. The group expressed deep concern over the repeated violations committed by the Israeli regime and called for immediate action to prevent further aggression.

In the statement, the Taliban criticized the silence of influential countries and international organizations, stating that it is “deeply regrettable.” The group urged the international community to respect the sovereignty of nations and to put an end to the ongoing violence and oppression faced by the Palestinian people.

Reactions from Other Leaders:

1. Hamid Karzai, Former Afghan President:
   Karzai strongly condemned the Israeli airstrike on Qatar, calling it a violation of the sovereignty of an independent state, the UN Charter, and international law. He warned that Israel’s repeated attacks pose a significant threat to regional and global peace.
2. Ayman Safadi, Jordan’s Foreign Minister:
   Jordan condemned the Israeli aggression and expressed full support for Qatar in taking any necessary measures against the attack.
3. Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry:
   Kuwait issued a statement condemning the “barbaric aggression” by Israel against Qatar.
4. Qatar’s Foreign Ministry:
   Qatar confirmed the attack and condemned it as a violation of international law, vowing not to tolerate Israel’s reckless and hostile behavior.
5. Iran’s Foreign Ministry:
   Iran warned of the dangerous consequences of the international community’s inaction in preventing Israeli aggression, calling the attack a clear violation of the UN Charter.
6. UN Secretary-General António Guterres:
   Guterres condemned the Israeli attack, stating that it is a blatant violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
7. Yemen’s Supreme Political Council:
   Mahdi Al-Mashat, the head of Yemen’s Supreme Political Council, warned that if the region does not unite against Israeli threats, similar attacks could occur in other countries.
8. Saudi Arabia:
   Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed full solidarity with Qatar in a phone call with Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, emphasizing Saudi Arabia’s support for Qatar’s security measures.
9. White House:
   The White House has not yet commented on the attack, stating that President Trump will likely be the first to respond.

Hamas Reaction:

A source within Hamas confirmed that the Israeli airstrike targeted the group’s leadership office in Doha during a meeting to discuss the latest ceasefire proposal. However, the senior members of the negotiation team, including Khaled Meshaal, survived the attack.