Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Australia Slams Israeli Strikes In Qatar As Breach Of Sovereignty


(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Australia on Wednesday strongly condemned the Israeli airstrikes that targeted several Hamas leaders in Doha, stressing that the attack constitutes a violation of the sovereignty of the State of Qatar.

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said in a statement that the strikes would complicate efforts to reach a peace agreement and risk further escalation of the conflict in the Middle East.

Wong underlined that the attack undermines Qatar's role in supporting ceasefire efforts and the release of hostages.

"The Australian government believes this was the wrong thing to do. Qatar, as you know, has been one of the parties seeking an immediate ceasefire. It has been working with the United States on the return of hostages," Wong told ABC News on Wednesday.

"This is a violation of Qatar's sovereignty. It imperils that work on the ceasefire and it risks escalation," she stressed.

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