Qatar PM Condemns Israeli Attack as State Terrorism, Vows Firm Response

Kokcha News Agency: In a press conference on September 10, 2025, Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, strongly condemned the Israeli attack on Hamas political bureau leaders during negotiations in Doha, labeling it as “state terrorism.” He emphasized that Qatar will not tolerate any violation of its sovereignty, territorial integrity, or security and reserves the right to respond firmly to the assault.

Sheikh Mohammed revealed that a legal team, headed by Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, has been formed to initiate legal proceedings against what he described as a “rogue act.” He accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of deliberately destabilizing regional security and engaging in systematic violations of sovereignty.

The Prime Minister noted that under the direction of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Qatari security and civil defense authorities immediately responded to the attack, which occurred at 3:46 pm, containing the situation and ensuring public safety. He expressed condolences to the family of Corporal Badr Saad Mohammed Al Humaidi Al Dosari of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), who was killed in the attack, and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.

Sheikh Mohammed criticized Netanyahu’s previous declarations of reshaping the Middle East, questioning whether this was a threat to the Arabian Gulf. He argued that Netanyahu’s actions reflect barbarism and are pushing the region toward irreparable instability, undermining international laws and frameworks.

The Prime Minister also denied claims that Qatar had received prior notification from the United States, stating that the first call from a U.S. official came ten minutes after the strike. He confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump later phoned HH the Amir, condemning the attack and affirming that Washington had no prior knowledge or coordination with Israel.

Regarding Gaza talks, Sheikh Mohammed confirmed that Qatar remains committed to ceasefire negotiations but emphasized that no active negotiations are ongoing while Israeli attacks continue. He reiterated that Qatari diplomacy is built on principles of achieving regional stability through peaceful solutions and intensive diplomatic engagement.