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UN Security Council Condemns Strikes on Qatar, Calls for De-escalation

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The UN Security Council has condemned the strikes on Qatar carried out by Israel, calling for de-escalation and expressing solidarity with the sovereign nation. The statement, agreed upon by all 15 council members including the United States, emphasizes the importance of de-escalation and underscores the support for Qatar's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The council's statement comes after Israel launched a strike on Doha targeting Hamas leaders, resulting in the deaths of five Hamas members and a Qatari security force member.

Key Takeaways:

  • The UN Security Council has condemned the strikes on Qatar, calling for de-escalation and expressing solidarity with the country.
  • The council's statement emphasizes the importance of releasing hostages, ending the war in Gaza, and prioritizing peace talks between Israel and Hamas.
  • Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed Abdulrahman Al-Thani welcomed the council's statement, committing to continue his country's humanitarian and diplomatic role in the conflict.
  • The United States, despite being an ally of Israel, expressed criticism of the strikes, with acting US Ambassador Dorothy Shea stating that they do not advance Israel's or America's goals.
  • UN Under-Secretary General for Political Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo expressed concern over the strikes, describing them as an 'alarming escalation' that threatens regional peace and stability.
  • The Security Council has been paralyzed on the issue due to repeated vetoes by the United States and other member states since the attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023.

Statistics:

  • 5 Hamas members were killed in the strike on Doha.
  • 1 Qatari security force member was killed in the strike.
  • The UN Security Council has been paralyzed on the issue since the attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023, due to repeated vetoes by the United States and other member states.
  • The strike on Doha targeted a residential complex hosting Hamas officials in the core of the city.

Sources:

  • The United Nations Security Council statement on September 11, 2023.
  • A statement by Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed Abdulrahman Al-Thani on September 11, 2023.
  • A statement by acting US Ambassador Dorothy Shea at a Security Council meeting on September 11, 2023.
  • A statement by UN Under-Secretary General for Political Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo on September 11, 2023.

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