Russia Rebukes Israeli Airstrike on Doha as "Violation of International Law"

(MENAFN) Russia on Wednesday issued a strong condemnation of Israel’s recent attack on Qatar’s capital, Doha, calling it a "gross violation of international law and the UN Charter" and an assault on the sovereignty of an independent state.

In an official statement, the Russian Foreign Ministry criticized Israel’s strike on a residential district in Doha, which allegedly targeted high-ranking members of the Palestinian Hamas movement. The attack killed at least six individuals, including a Qatari police officer, and left several others injured.

"Russia views this incident as a gross violation of international law and the UN Charter, representing an assault on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of an independent state," the ministry emphasized.

The Russian diplomatic service further warned that Israel's actions risk escalating tensions and destabilizing the already volatile Middle East region.

"Such methods employed against those considered enemies or opponents by Israel warrant severe condemnation," the statement continued.

The ministry also expressed concern that the attack undermines Qatar’s pivotal role as a mediator in indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israeli leadership, which aim to end nearly two years of war in the Gaza Strip and facilitate the release of detained individuals.

"The attack on Qatar can only be seen as actions intended to undermine international efforts toward finding peaceful resolutions," it stated.

"In light of these events, Moscow once again appeals to all involved parties to adopt responsible approaches and refrain from taking steps capable of exacerbating the situation in the area of the Palestine-Israel conflict, thereby complicating its political settlement," it further noted
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The statement reaffirmed Russia’s stance on the urgent cessation of hostilities in Gaza and the need for a comprehensive resolution to the Palestinian issue based on established international legal principles.

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