2023 AsianUN SECURITY COUNCIL CONDEMNS ISRAELI STRIKE IN QATAR
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 12 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- The UN Security Council (UNSC) on Thursday condemned the Israeli strike targeting top Hamas officials in Doha, Qatar on Sept 9 and regretted the loss of civilian life, reported Xinhua.
In a press statement issued by UNSC President Sangjin Kim, the members of the council underscored the importance of de-escalation and expressed their solidarity with Qatar.
UNSC's members underlined their support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Qatar, and recalled their support for the vital role that the country plays in mediation efforts in the region amid the war in Gaza.
They reiterated the importance of the ongoing diplomatic efforts of Qatar, alongside Egypt and the United States, and called for the parties to seize the opportunity for peace.
--BERNAMA-XINHUA
