Oman strongly condemns Israeli attacks on Doha

DOHA - Israeli army radio reported that it attacked Hamas officials in Qatar on Tuesday.

Qatar's Al Jazeera television, citing a Hamas source, said the attack targeted Hamas Gaza ceasefire negotiators.

Several blasts were heard in Qatar's Doha on Tuesday, Reuters witnesses said.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Sultanate of Oman's solidarity with the State of Qatar, its leadership, government, and people, and its strong condemnation and denunciation of the brutal attack launched by Israel on Qatari territory, and the crimes of political assassinations and treachery it is committing in flagrant violation of international law and a blatant breach of the sovereignty of states, and a dangerous escalation that threatens the security and stability of the region and distances it from the path of peace.

The Sultanate of Oman supports all measures taken by the State of Qatar in the face of this provocative aggression, and calls on the international community to assume its moral and political responsibilities and exercise its legal powers to deter Israel and curb its violations of the rules of security and peace in the region, the statement said.

Smoke rises after several blasts were heard in Doha

The State of Qatar condemned in the strongest terms the cowardly Israeli attack that targeted residential buildings housing several members of the political bureau of the Hamas movement in Doha, the Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson said.

"This criminal assault constitutes a flagrant violation of all international laws and norms, and a serious threat to the security and safety of Qataris and residents in Qatar."

Qatari Foreign Ministry Spokesperson added, The security authorities, civil defense, and relevant entities have immediately begun addressing the incident, taking necessary measures to contain its consequences and ensure the safety of residents and surrounding areas.

"The State of Qatar affirmed that it will not tolerate this reckless Israeli behavior and the ongoing tampering with the region’s security, as well as any actions targeting its security and sovereignty. Investigations are underway at the highest level, and further details will be announced as soon as they are available, " the statement said.

Plumes of black smoke were billowing from the city's Legtifya petrol station.

Right next door to the petrol station is a small residential compound that has been guarded 24 hours a day since the beginning of the Gaza conflict.

UAE

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAE, condemned the blatant and cowardly Israeli attack targeting the State of Qatar, stressing that this reckless attack constitutes a flagrant violation of Qatar's sovereignty, a serious assault on international law and the UN Charter, and an irresponsible escalation that threatens regional and international security and stability.

He expressed the UAE's full solidarity with the State of Qatar and its unwavering support for everything that protects its security and the safety of its citizens and residents. He also stressed the need for an immediate end to the military escalation, warning that the continuation of such escalatory actions would undermine regional security and drag the region down dangerous paths that would have disastrous repercussions for international peace and security.

Saudi Arabia

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, made a phone call to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar and affirmed the Kingdom's full support for the sisterly State of Qatar and its condemnation of the blatant Israeli attack on the sisterly State of Qatar, which is a criminal act and a flagrant violation of international laws and norms. The Saudi Crown Prince affirmed that the Kingdom is deploying all its capabilities to support the brothers in the State of Qatar and the measures it is taking to protect its security and preserve its sovereignty.

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