PM Modi expresses concern over Israeli strikes in Doha, backs Qatars sovereignty
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Qatar's Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, expressing concern over Israeli air strikes in Doha. PM Modi condemned the violation of Qatar's sovereignty and urged dialogue to prevent escalation.
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, and expressed deep concern over Israeli air strikes in Doha a day earlier. He strongly condemned the violation of Qatar's sovereignty and reaffirmed India's support for peace in the region.
In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Spoke with Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani and expressed deep concern at the attacks in Doha. India condemns the violation of the sovereignty of the brotherly State of Qatar. We support resolution of issues through dialogue and diplomacy, and avoiding escalation. India stands firmly in support of peace and stability in the region, and against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations."
Israel's air strikes in Doha
The Prime Minister's remarks came after Israeli air raids in the Qatari capital killed five Hamas members, including the son of senior negotiator Khalil al-Hayya. Qatar said one of its security personnel also died in the strikes, which it denounced as "state terrorism" and "treachery".
Israel described the strikes as a targeted operation against Hamas leadership. "Today's action against the top terrorist chieftains of Hamas was a wholly independent Israeli operation. Israel initiated it, Israel conducted it, and Israel takes full responsibility," it said in a statement.
Unusual diplomatic activity in the Gulf after Doha attack
Israel's ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, also defended the operation, telling Fox News, "If we didn't get them this time, we'll get them the next time."
The attack triggered unusual diplomatic activity in the Gulf, with leaders from the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia making unscheduled visits to Doha to express solidarity with Qatar.