Qatar’s emir accuses Israel of genocide and violating ceasefire

Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has accused Israel on Tuesday of committing genocide in Gaza and condemned its ongoing violations of the ceasefire agreement.

“What happened in Gaza was genocide,” he said, stressing that the Gaza Strip is an inseparable part of a future united Palestinian state.

He said Israel is not only breaching the truce, but also accelerating settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank and pushing ahead with attempts to Judaise the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound - all in violation of international law.

“The international community must provide protection for the Palestinian people and ensure that perpetrators of genocide do not escape accountability,” the emir said, criticising the UN for failing to uphold international legitimacy “when it comes to the tragedy of the Palestinians”.

He sharply denounced Israel for attacking “a state that is acting as a mediator”, calling the assault a violation of sovereignty and “state terrorism”.

Sheikh Tamim said Qatar’s continued humanitarian and mediation efforts have strengthened its international status, adding that even after attacks from both Iran and Israel, the country has “emerged stronger and more resilient”.