Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim Al Thani Addresses UN on Gaza, Sovereignty, and Regional Peace

Upholding International Principles

• 💡 The United Nations was established eight decades ago on principles of international peace and security, respect for human dignity, and state sovereignty, emphasizing non-interference and cooperation.
• ⚠️ Allowing violations to continue risks a "rule of the jungle," undermining the legitimacy of the international system and collective security as per the UN Charter.

Condemning Attacks and Violations

• 🎯 Doha suffered a treacherous attack on September 9th, targeting a Hamas negotiating delegation in a residential area, resulting in six martyrs and eighteen injured, including a Qatari national.
• 🚨 This aggression was a blatant violation of Qatar's sovereignty and international law, classified as state terrorism, and undermined diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire in Gaza.
• 🚫 The speaker criticized the Israeli Prime Minister's claim of a legitimate right to follow perpetrators, stating it was an act of political assassination and made cooperation impossible.

The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

• 🇵🇸 The Israeli government's goal is to destroy Gaza to make it unlivable and displace its population, abandoning the notion of releasing hostages.
• 🛑 The Israeli leader believes in "greater Israel," using war to expand settlements and change the status quo in holy sites, while preventing the establishment of a Palestinian state.
• ✅ Qatar firmly believes peace requires a two-state solution with East Jerusalem as the capital on 1967 borders, urging more states to recognize the state of Palestine.

Qatar's Diplomatic Role

• 🤝 Qatar has engaged in mediation efforts with Egypt and the USA, achieving the release of hostages, despite facing disinformation campaigns.
• 🌍 The nation continues its diplomatic efforts to settle other crises, including in Ukraine and Africa, and supports the leadership of the US in achieving peace agreements.
• 🏅 Doha will host the Second World Summit for Social Development and has applied to host the Olympics, demonstrating its commitment to global peace and understanding through sports.

Regional Stability and Support

• 🇸🇾 Qatar will provide support to Syria during its transition phase, urging the international community to assist and reject sectarianism and external interference.
• 🇱🇧 Qatar continues to support Lebanon's government, people, and institutions, emphasizing the need to implement Security Council resolution 1701 and end Israeli interference.
• 🇸🇩 For Sudan, Qatar calls on all parties to prioritize national interest, engage in dialogue, and preserve unity and territorial integrity amidst an unprecedented humanitarian crisis.