British, French and German foreign ministers condemned Israel’s 9 September air strikes on Doha, saying that the bombing, which targeted Hamas leadership, violated Qatar’s sovereignty and risked further escalation.
“Such action poses a serious risk to achieving a negotiated deal,” they wrote in a statement issued on Friday, three days after the strikes.
“We express our solidarity with Qatar and fully support the vital role it continues to play in mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas.”
The countries also called for an “immediate” halt to Israel’s military offensive in Gaza City, adding that “the focus must remain on reaching a permanent ceasefire, the release of all remaining hostages and flooding Gaza with aid to stop the famine”.
